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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,013 and 15,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,013 and 15,089 is: 32,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013 : 15,089 = 15,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013/15,089 = 15,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013x = 15,089 × 15,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013x = 227,677,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,677,921/7,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,465.12

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