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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,253.75 and 15,007.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,253.75 and 15,007.50 is: 20,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.75 : 15,007.50 = 15,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.75/15,007.50 = 15,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.75x = 15,007.50 × 15,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.75x = 225,225,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,225,056.25/11,253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.33

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