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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,070.63 and 15,371.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,070.63 and 15,371.44 is: 33,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.63 : 15,371.44 = 15,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.63/15,371.44 = 15,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.63x = 15,371.44 × 15,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.63x = 236,281,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,281,090.82/7,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,417.29

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