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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,050 and 15,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,050 and 15,126 is: 32,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050 : 15,126 = 15,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050/15,126 = 15,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050x = 15,126 × 15,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050x = 228,795,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795,876/7,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,453.32

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