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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,060 and 15,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,060 and 15,292 is: 33,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060 : 15,292 = 15,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060/15,292 = 15,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060x = 15,292 × 15,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060x = 233,845,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,845,264/7,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.56

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