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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,050.81 and 24,041.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,050.81 and 24,041.81 is: 38,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.81 : 24,041.81 = 24,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.81/24,041.81 = 24,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.81x = 24,041.81 × 24,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.81x = 578,008,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,008,748.29/15,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,403.82

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