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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.24 and 35.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.24 and 35.04 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.24 : 35.04 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.24/35.04 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.24x = 35.04 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.24x = 1,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228.07/15.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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