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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,006.75 and 18,246.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,006.75 and 18,246.75 is: 22,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.75 : 18,246.75 = 18,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.75/18,246.75 = 18,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.75x = 18,246.75 × 18,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.75x = 332,943,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,943,885.56/15,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.28

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