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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,325.63 and 11,360.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,325.63 and 11,360.25 is: 17,616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.63 : 11,360.25 = 11,360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.63/11,360.25 = 11,360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.63x = 11,360.25 × 11,360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.63x = 129,055,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055,280.06/7,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,616.97

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