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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,036 and 14,879.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,036 and 14,879.50 is: 31,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036 : 14,879.50 = 14,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036/14,879.50 = 14,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036x = 14,879.50 × 14,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036x = 221,399,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,399,520.25/7,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,466.67

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