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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,666.75 and 15,430.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,666.75 and 15,430.50 is: 35,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.75 : 15,430.50 = 15,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.75/15,430.50 = 15,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.75x = 15,430.50 × 15,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.75x = 238,100,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,100,330.25/6,666.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,714.60

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