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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,990.94 and 25,083.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,990.94 and 25,083.84 is: 39,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.94 : 25,083.84 = 25,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.94/25,083.84 = 25,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.94x = 25,083.84 × 25,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.94x = 629,199,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,199,217.27/15,990.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,347.24

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