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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,326 and 15,562.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,326 and 15,562.50 is: 33,059.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326 : 15,562.50 = 15,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326/15,562.50 = 15,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326x = 15,562.50 × 15,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326x = 242,191,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,191,406.25/7,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.16

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