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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,097 and 15,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,097 and 15,450 is: 33,634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,097 : 15,450 = 15,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,097/15,450 = 15,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,097x = 15,450 × 15,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,097x = 238,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,702,500/7,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,634.28

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