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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,975.56 and 25,007.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,975.56 and 25,007.06 is: 39,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.56 : 25,007.06 = 25,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.56/25,007.06 = 25,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.56x = 25,007.06 × 25,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.56x = 625,353,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,353,174.88/15,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,144.36

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