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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,048.69 and 15,249.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,048.69 and 15,249.94 is: 32,993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.69 : 15,249.94 = 15,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.69/15,249.94 = 15,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.69x = 15,249.94 × 15,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.69x = 232,560,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,560,593.75/7,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,993.46

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