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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,061.06 and 15,235.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,061.06 and 15,235.88 is: 32,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.06 : 15,235.88 = 15,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.06/15,235.88 = 15,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.06x = 15,235.88 × 15,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.06x = 232,131,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,131,887.02/7,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,874.92

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