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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,066 and 15,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,066 and 15,344 is: 33,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,066 : 15,344 = 15,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,066/15,344 = 15,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,066x = 15,344 × 15,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,066x = 235,438,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,438,336/7,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,319.89

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