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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,175.69 and 30,953.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,175.69 and 30,953.81 is: 63,136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.69 : 30,953.81 = 30,953.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.69/30,953.81 = 30,953.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.69x = 30,953.81 × 30,953.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.69x = 958,138,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,138,508.29/15,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,136.42

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