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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,083 and 15,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,083 and 15,285 is: 32,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083 : 15,285 = 15,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083/15,285 = 15,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083x = 15,285 × 15,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083x = 233,631,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,631,225/7,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,984.78

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