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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,171.19 and 30,944.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,171.19 and 30,944.81 is: 63,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.19 : 30,944.81 = 30,944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.19/30,944.81 = 30,944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.19x = 30,944.81 × 30,944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.19x = 957,581,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,581,420.66/15,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,118.42

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