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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,039.75 and 30,444.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,039.75 and 30,444.75 is: 61,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.75 : 30,444.75 = 30,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.75/30,444.75 = 30,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.75x = 30,444.75 × 30,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.75x = 926,882,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,882,802.56/15,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,628.87

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