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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,095.50 and 15,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,095.50 and 15,365 is: 33,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.50 : 15,365 = 15,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.50/15,365 = 15,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.50x = 15,365 × 15,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.50x = 236,083,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,083,225/7,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,272.25

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