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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,054 and 15,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,054 and 15,269 is: 33,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054 : 15,269 = 15,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054/15,269 = 15,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054x = 15,269 × 15,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054x = 233,142,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,142,361/7,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,051.09

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