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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,018 and 15,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,018 and 15,329 is: 33,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018 : 15,329 = 15,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018/15,329 = 15,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018x = 15,329 × 15,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018x = 234,978,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,978,241/7,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.22

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