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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,052 and 15,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,052 and 15,265 is: 33,043.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052 : 15,265 = 15,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052/15,265 = 15,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052x = 15,265 × 15,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052x = 233,020,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,020,225/7,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,043.14

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