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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,016.63 and 15,354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,016.63 and 15,354.50 is: 33,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.63 : 15,354.50 = 15,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.63/15,354.50 = 15,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.63x = 15,354.50 × 15,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.63x = 235,760,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,760,670.25/7,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.30

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