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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,011.75 and 15,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,011.75 and 15,414 is: 33,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.75 : 15,414 = 15,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.75/15,414 = 15,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.75x = 15,414 × 15,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.75x = 237,591,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,591,396/7,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,884.75

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