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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,176.06 and 30,954.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,176.06 and 30,954.56 is: 63,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.06 : 30,954.56 = 30,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.06/30,954.56 = 30,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.06x = 30,954.56 × 30,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.06x = 958,184,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,184,939.57/15,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,137.91

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