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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,030 and 15,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,030 and 15,206 is: 32,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030 : 15,206 = 15,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030/15,206 = 15,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030x = 15,206 × 15,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030x = 231,222,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,222,436/7,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,890.82

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