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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,305.50 and 15,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,305.50 and 15,706 is: 33,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.50 : 15,706 = 15,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.50/15,706 = 15,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.50x = 15,706 × 15,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.50x = 246,678,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,678,436/7,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,766.13

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