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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,056 and 15,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,056 and 15,174 is: 32,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056 : 15,174 = 15,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056/15,174 = 15,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056x = 15,174 × 15,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056x = 230,250,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,250,276/7,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,631.84

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