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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,024 and 15,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,024 and 15,202 is: 32,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024 : 15,202 = 15,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024/15,202 = 15,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024x = 15,202 × 15,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024x = 231,100,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,100,804/7,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,901.60

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