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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,171 and 15,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,171 and 15,572 is: 33,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171 : 15,572 = 15,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171/15,572 = 15,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171x = 15,572 × 15,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171x = 242,487,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,487,184/7,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,814.97

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