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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,992.44 and 35,009.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,992.44 and 35,009.09 is: 76,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.44 : 35,009.09 = 35,009.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.44/35,009.09 = 35,009.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.44x = 35,009.09 × 35,009.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.44x = 1,225,636,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,636,098.18/15,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,638.48

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