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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,031.83 and 23,365.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,031.83 and 23,365.97 is: 36,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.83 : 23,365.97 = 23,365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.83/23,365.97 = 23,365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.83x = 23,365.97 × 23,365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.83x = 545,968,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,968,495.63/15,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,320.83

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