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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,060 and 15,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,060 and 15,033 is: 32,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060 : 15,033 = 15,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060/15,033 = 15,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060x = 15,033 × 15,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060x = 225,991,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,991,089/7,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,010.07

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