Finding the Third Proportional to 15,110.25 and 32,709.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,110.25 and 32,709.75 is: 70,808.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,110.25 : 32,709.75 = 32,709.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,110.25/32,709.75 = 32,709.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,110.25x = 32,709.75 × 32,709.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,110.25x = 1,069,927,745.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,069,927,745.06/15,110.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,808.08
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