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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,203.94 and 15,086.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,203.94 and 15,086.25 is: 31,593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.94 : 15,086.25 = 15,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.94/15,086.25 = 15,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.94x = 15,086.25 × 15,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.94x = 227,594,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,594,939.06/7,203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.13

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