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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,355.81 and 14,180.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,355.81 and 14,180.06 is: 27,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.81 : 14,180.06 = 14,180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.81/14,180.06 = 14,180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.81x = 14,180.06 × 14,180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.81x = 201,074,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,074,172.50/7,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,335.41

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