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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,525.63 and 15,195.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,525.63 and 15,195.94 is: 20,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.63 : 15,195.94 = 15,195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.63/15,195.94 = 15,195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.63x = 15,195.94 × 15,195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.63x = 230,916,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,916,516.50/11,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.05

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