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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,093 and 15,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,093 and 15,238 is: 32,736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,093 : 15,238 = 15,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,093/15,238 = 15,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,093x = 15,238 × 15,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,093x = 232,196,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,196,644/7,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,736.03

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