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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,048.91 and 15,529.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,048.91 and 15,529.22 is: 21,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.91 : 15,529.22 = 15,529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.91/15,529.22 = 15,529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.91x = 15,529.22 × 15,529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.91x = 241,156,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,156,634.99/11,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.29

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