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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,059.38 and 15,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,059.38 and 15,057 is: 32,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.38 : 15,057 = 15,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.38/15,057 = 15,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.38x = 15,057 × 15,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.38x = 226,713,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,713,249/7,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,115.20

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