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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,225.88 and 15,028.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,225.88 and 15,028.88 is: 31,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.88 : 15,028.88 = 15,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.88/15,028.88 = 15,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.88x = 15,028.88 × 15,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.88x = 225,867,083.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,867,083.77/7,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,258.09

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