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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,669.94 and 32,635.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,669.94 and 32,635.88 is: 67,970.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.94 : 32,635.88 = 32,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.94/32,635.88 = 32,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.94x = 32,635.88 × 32,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.94x = 1,065,100,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,100,337.02/15,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,970.94

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