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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,359.94 and 22,806.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,359.94 and 22,806.56 is: 38,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.94 : 22,806.56 = 22,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.94/22,806.56 = 22,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.94x = 22,806.56 × 22,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.94x = 520,139,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,139,293.07/13,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,932.76

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