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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,176.09 and 15,579.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,176.09 and 15,579.84 is: 33,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.09 : 15,579.84 = 15,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.09/15,579.84 = 15,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.09x = 15,579.84 × 15,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.09x = 242,731,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,731,531.27/7,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,825.02

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