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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,211.13 and 32,671.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,211.13 and 32,671.13 is: 70,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.13 : 32,671.13 = 32,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.13/32,671.13 = 32,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.13x = 32,671.13 × 32,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.13x = 1,067,402,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,402,408.77/15,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,172.48

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