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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,335.56 and 15,658.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,335.56 and 15,658.31 is: 33,423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.56 : 15,658.31 = 15,658.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.56/15,658.31 = 15,658.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.56x = 15,658.31 × 15,658.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.56x = 245,182,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,182,750.35/7,335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,423.85

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