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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,244.49 and 15,445.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,244.49 and 15,445.90 is: 32,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.49 : 15,445.90 = 15,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.49/15,445.90 = 15,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.49x = 15,445.90 × 15,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.49x = 238,575,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,575,778.54/7,244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,932.03

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