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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,106 and 15,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,106 and 15,343 is: 33,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106 : 15,343 = 15,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106/15,343 = 15,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106x = 15,343 × 15,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106x = 235,407,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,407,649/7,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.01

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