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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,035.13 and 15,319.68

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,035.13 and 15,319.68 is: 33,360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.13 : 15,319.68 = 15,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.13/15,319.68 = 15,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.13x = 15,319.68 × 15,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.13x = 234,692,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,692,555.81/7,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,360.07

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