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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,103 and 15,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,103 and 15,115 is: 32,164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103 : 15,115 = 15,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103/15,115 = 15,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103x = 15,115 × 15,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103x = 228,463,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,463,225/7,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,164.33

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