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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,924.09 and 35,060.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,924.09 and 35,060.34 is: 77,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.09 : 35,060.34 = 35,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.09/35,060.34 = 35,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.09x = 35,060.34 × 35,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.09x = 1,229,227,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,227,703.87/15,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,192.95

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