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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,870 and 15,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,870 and 15,339 is: 29,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,870 : 15,339 = 15,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,870/15,339 = 15,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,870x = 15,339 × 15,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,870x = 235,284,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,284,921/7,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,896.43

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