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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,150.94 and 31,053.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,150.94 and 31,053.38 is: 63,647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.94 : 31,053.38 = 31,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.94/31,053.38 = 31,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.94x = 31,053.38 × 31,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.94x = 964,312,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,312,098.89/15,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,647.03

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