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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,067 and 15,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,067 and 15,298 is: 33,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067 : 15,298 = 15,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067/15,298 = 15,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067x = 15,298 × 15,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067x = 234,028,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,028,804/7,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,115.72

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