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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,475.50 and 30,937.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,475.50 and 30,937.50 is: 61,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.50 : 30,937.50 = 30,937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.50/30,937.50 = 30,937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.50x = 30,937.50 × 30,937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.50x = 957,128,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,128,906.25/15,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,848.01

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