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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,057.13 and 15,265.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,057.13 and 15,265.13 is: 33,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.13 : 15,265.13 = 15,265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.13/15,265.13 = 15,265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.13x = 15,265.13 × 15,265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.13x = 233,024,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,024,041.27/7,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.68

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