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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,250.63 and 30,759.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,250.63 and 30,759.75 is: 58,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.63 : 30,759.75 = 30,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.63/30,759.75 = 30,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.63x = 30,759.75 × 30,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.63x = 946,162,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,162,220.06/16,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,223.13

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