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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,612.75 and 16,827.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,612.75 and 16,827.75 is: 18,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.75 : 16,827.75 = 16,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.75/16,827.75 = 16,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.75x = 16,827.75 × 16,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.75x = 283,173,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,173,170.06/15,612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.30

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