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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,942.50 and 15,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,942.50 and 15,627 is: 35,175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,942.50 : 15,627 = 15,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,942.50/15,627 = 15,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,942.50x = 15,627 × 15,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,942.50x = 244,203,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,203,129/6,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,175.10

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