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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,026.63 and 23,390.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,026.63 and 23,390.44 is: 36,409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.63 : 23,390.44 = 23,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.63/23,390.44 = 23,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.63x = 23,390.44 × 23,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.63x = 547,112,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,112,566.44/15,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,409.54

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