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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,426.69 and 15,155.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,426.69 and 15,155.44 is: 30,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.69 : 15,155.44 = 15,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.69/15,155.44 = 15,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.69x = 15,155.44 × 15,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.69x = 229,687,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,687,285.82/7,426.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.29

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