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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,028.44 and 15,098.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,028.44 and 15,098.91 is: 32,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.44 : 15,098.91 = 15,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.44/15,098.91 = 15,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.44x = 15,098.91 × 15,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.44x = 227,976,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,976,969.95/7,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,436.37

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