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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,825.38 and 25,059.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,825.38 and 25,059.38 is: 39,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.38 : 25,059.38 = 25,059.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.38/25,059.38 = 25,059.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.38x = 25,059.38 × 25,059.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.38x = 627,972,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,972,275.39/15,825.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,681.35

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