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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,290 and 15,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,290 and 15,060 is: 31,111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290 : 15,060 = 15,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290/15,060 = 15,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290x = 15,060 × 15,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290x = 226,803,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,803,600/7,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,111.60

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