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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,075.69 and 14,607.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,075.69 and 14,607.84 is: 30,158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.69 : 14,607.84 = 14,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.69/14,607.84 = 14,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.69x = 14,607.84 × 14,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.69x = 213,389,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,389,099.02/7,075.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,158.07

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