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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,453.69 and 15,175.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,453.69 and 15,175.69 is: 30,897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.69 : 15,175.69 = 15,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.69/15,175.69 = 15,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.69x = 15,175.69 × 15,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.69x = 230,301,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,301,491.10/7,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.66

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