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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,035.61 and 15,453.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,035.61 and 15,453.28 is: 33,942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.61 : 15,453.28 = 15,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.61/15,453.28 = 15,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.61x = 15,453.28 × 15,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.61x = 238,803,901.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,803,901.39/7,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,942.18

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