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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,350 and 15,604.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,350 and 15,604.50 is: 33,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350 : 15,604.50 = 15,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350/15,604.50 = 15,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350x = 15,604.50 × 15,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350x = 243,500,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,500,420.25/7,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,129.31

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