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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,285 and 15,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,285 and 15,971 is: 35,013.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285 : 15,971 = 15,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285/15,971 = 15,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285x = 15,971 × 15,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285x = 255,072,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072,841/7,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,013.43

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