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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,223.06 and 11,097.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,223.06 and 11,097.84 is: 17,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.06 : 11,097.84 = 11,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.06/11,097.84 = 11,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.06x = 11,097.84 × 11,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.06x = 123,162,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,162,135.90/7,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.23

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