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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,274.81 and 15,708.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,274.81 and 15,708.94 is: 33,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.81 : 15,708.94 = 15,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.81/15,708.94 = 15,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.81x = 15,708.94 × 15,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.81x = 246,770,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,770,717.38/7,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,921.25

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