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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,114 and 15,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,114 and 15,198 is: 32,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114 : 15,198 = 15,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114/15,198 = 15,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114x = 15,198 × 15,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114x = 230,979,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,979,204/7,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,468.26

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