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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,062 and 15,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,062 and 15,098 is: 32,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062 : 15,098 = 15,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062/15,098 = 15,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062x = 15,098 × 15,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062x = 227,949,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,949,604/7,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,278.34

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