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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,267.88 and 15,697.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,267.88 and 15,697.88 is: 33,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.88 : 15,697.88 = 15,697.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.88/15,697.88 = 15,697.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.88x = 15,697.88 × 15,697.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.88x = 246,423,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,423,279.52/7,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,905.82

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