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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,186.50 and 15,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,186.50 and 15,507 is: 33,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.50 : 15,507 = 15,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.50/15,507 = 15,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.50x = 15,507 × 15,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.50x = 240,467,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,467,049/7,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,460.94

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