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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,369.75 and 16,989.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,369.75 and 16,989.75 is: 18,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 16,989.75 = 16,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/16,989.75 = 16,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 16,989.75 × 16,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 288,651,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,651,605.06/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.50

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