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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,160.06 and 15,315.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,160.06 and 15,315.75 is: 32,761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.06 : 15,315.75 = 15,315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.06/15,315.75 = 15,315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.06x = 15,315.75 × 15,315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.06x = 234,572,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,572,198.06/7,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,761.19

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