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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,223.44 and 15,524.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,223.44 and 15,524.63 is: 33,365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.44 : 15,524.63 = 15,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.44/15,524.63 = 15,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.44x = 15,524.63 × 15,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.44x = 241,013,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,013,981.39/7,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.55

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