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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,062 and 15,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,062 and 15,211 is: 32,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062 : 15,211 = 15,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062/15,211 = 15,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062x = 15,211 × 15,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062x = 231,374,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,374,521/7,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,763.31

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