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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,249.94 and 32,140.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,249.94 and 32,140.13 is: 67,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,249.94 : 32,140.13 = 32,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,249.94/32,140.13 = 32,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,249.94x = 32,140.13 × 32,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,249.94x = 1,032,987,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,987,635.02/15,249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,737.17

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