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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,036.88 and 15,113.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,036.88 and 15,113.25 is: 32,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.88 : 15,113.25 = 15,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.88/15,113.25 = 15,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.88x = 15,113.25 × 15,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.88x = 228,410,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,410,325.56/7,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,459.06

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