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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,149.53 and 31,050.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,149.53 and 31,050.84 is: 63,642.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.53 : 31,050.84 = 31,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.53/31,050.84 = 31,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.53x = 31,050.84 × 31,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.53x = 964,154,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,154,897.59/15,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,642.56

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