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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,616.55 and 30,754.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,616.55 and 30,754.69 is: 60,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,616.55 : 30,754.69 = 30,754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,616.55/30,754.69 = 30,754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,616.55x = 30,754.69 × 30,754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,616.55x = 945,850,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,850,803.22/15,616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,567.22

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