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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,057.50 and 15,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,057.50 and 15,204 is: 32,754.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.50 : 15,204 = 15,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.50/15,204 = 15,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.50x = 15,204 × 15,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.50x = 231,161,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,161,616/7,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.04

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