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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,091.06 and 15,425.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,091.06 and 15,425.63 is: 33,556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.06 : 15,425.63 = 15,425.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.06/15,425.63 = 15,425.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.06x = 15,425.63 × 15,425.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.06x = 237,949,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,949,906.64/7,091.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,556.31

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