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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,044.88 and 23,283.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,044.88 and 23,283.86 is: 36,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.88 : 23,283.86 = 23,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.88/23,283.86 = 23,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.88x = 23,283.86 × 23,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.88x = 542,138,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,138,198.35/15,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,034.73

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