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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,053 and 15,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,053 and 15,285 is: 33,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053 : 15,285 = 15,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053/15,285 = 15,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053x = 15,285 × 15,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053x = 233,631,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,631,225/7,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,125.09

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