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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,295.06 and 15,957.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,295.06 and 15,957.84 is: 34,907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.06 : 15,957.84 = 15,957.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.06/15,957.84 = 15,957.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.06x = 15,957.84 × 15,957.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.06x = 254,652,777.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,652,777.15/7,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,907.55

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