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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,590.06 and 29,744.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,590.06 and 29,744.81 is: 56,751.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.06 : 29,744.81 = 29,744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.06/29,744.81 = 29,744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.06x = 29,744.81 × 29,744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.06x = 884,753,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,753,870.66/15,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,751.14

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