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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,997.50 and 25,130.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,997.50 and 25,130.25 is: 39,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.50 : 25,130.25 = 25,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.50/25,130.25 = 25,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.50x = 25,130.25 × 25,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.50x = 631,529,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,529,465.06/15,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,476.76

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