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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,068 and 15,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,068 and 15,302 is: 33,128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068 : 15,302 = 15,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068/15,302 = 15,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068x = 15,302 × 15,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068x = 234,151,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,151,204/7,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.35

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