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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,024 and 15,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,024 and 15,034 is: 32,178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024 : 15,034 = 15,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024/15,034 = 15,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024x = 15,034 × 15,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024x = 226,021,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,021,156/7,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.41

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