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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,069 and 15,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,069 and 15,371 is: 33,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069 : 15,371 = 15,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069/15,371 = 15,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069x = 15,371 × 15,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069x = 236,267,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,267,641/7,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,423.06

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