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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,244.38 and 15,280.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,244.38 and 15,280.06 is: 32,229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.38 : 15,280.06 = 15,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.38/15,280.06 = 15,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.38x = 15,280.06 × 15,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.38x = 233,480,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,480,310.00/7,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,229.19

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