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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,575.97 and 34,265.85

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,575.97 and 34,265.85 is: 75,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.97 : 34,265.85 = 34,265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.97/34,265.85 = 34,265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.97x = 34,265.85 × 34,265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.97x = 1,174,148,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,148,315.60/15,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,382.05

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