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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,022 and 15,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,022 and 15,199 is: 32,897.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022 : 15,199 = 15,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022/15,199 = 15,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022x = 15,199 × 15,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022x = 231,009,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,009,601/7,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,897.98

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