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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,284.94 and 15,364.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,284.94 and 15,364.69 is: 32,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.94 : 15,364.69 = 15,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.94/15,364.69 = 15,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.94x = 15,364.69 × 15,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.94x = 236,073,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,073,621.97/7,284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,405.72

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