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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,614.44 and 34,082.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,614.44 and 34,082.44 is: 74,393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.44 : 34,082.44 = 34,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.44/34,082.44 = 34,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.44x = 34,082.44 × 34,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.44x = 1,161,612,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,612,545.94/15,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,393.49

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