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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,338.41 and 15,627.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,338.41 and 15,627.94 is: 33,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.41 : 15,627.94 = 15,627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.41/15,627.94 = 15,627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.41x = 15,627.94 × 15,627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.41x = 244,232,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,232,430.50/7,338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.38

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