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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,041.25 and 22,452.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,041.25 and 22,452.75 is: 33,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.25 : 22,452.75 = 22,452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.25/22,452.75 = 22,452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.25x = 22,452.75 × 22,452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.25x = 504,125,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,125,982.56/15,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,516.23

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