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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,925.50 and 36,094.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,925.50 and 36,094.50 is: 81,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.50 : 36,094.50 = 36,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.50/36,094.50 = 36,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.50x = 36,094.50 × 36,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.50x = 1,302,812,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,812,930.25/15,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,806.72

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