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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,507.69 and 15,850.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,507.69 and 15,850.69 is: 33,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.69 : 15,850.69 = 15,850.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.69/15,850.69 = 15,850.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.69x = 15,850.69 × 15,850.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.69x = 251,244,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,244,294.22/7,507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,464.94

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