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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,062 and 15,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,062 and 15,444 is: 33,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062 : 15,444 = 15,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062/15,444 = 15,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062x = 15,444 × 15,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062x = 238,517,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,517,136/7,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,774.73

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