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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,297.88 and 15,108.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,297.88 and 15,108.75 is: 31,279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.88 : 15,108.75 = 15,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.88/15,108.75 = 15,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.88x = 15,108.75 × 15,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.88x = 228,274,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,274,326.56/7,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,279.56

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