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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,351.50 and 15,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,351.50 and 15,027 is: 30,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.50 : 15,027 = 15,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.50/15,027 = 15,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.50x = 15,027 × 15,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.50x = 225,810,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,810,729/7,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,716.28

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