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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,608.38 and 25,359.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,608.38 and 25,359.13 is: 41,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.38 : 25,359.13 = 25,359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.38/25,359.13 = 25,359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.38x = 25,359.13 × 25,359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.38x = 643,085,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,085,220.77/15,608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,201.29

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