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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,924.09 and 25,292.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,924.09 and 25,292.88 is: 40,173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.09 : 25,292.88 = 25,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.09/25,292.88 = 25,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.09x = 25,292.88 × 25,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.09x = 639,729,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,729,920.97/15,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,173.71

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