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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,059 and 15,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,059 and 15,222 is: 32,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059 : 15,222 = 15,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059/15,222 = 15,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059x = 15,222 × 15,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059x = 231,709,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,709,284/7,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,824.66

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