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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,323.75 and 15,166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,323.75 and 15,166.50 is: 31,407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.75 : 15,166.50 = 15,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.75/15,166.50 = 15,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.75x = 15,166.50 × 15,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.75x = 230,022,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,022,722.25/7,323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,407.78

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