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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,602.63 and 25,134.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,602.63 and 25,134.75 is: 40,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.63 : 25,134.75 = 25,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.63/25,134.75 = 25,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.63x = 25,134.75 × 25,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.63x = 631,755,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,755,657.56/15,602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,490.34

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