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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,047.44 and 22,971.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,047.44 and 22,971.94 is: 35,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.44 : 22,971.94 = 22,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.44/22,971.94 = 22,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.44x = 22,971.94 × 22,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.44x = 527,709,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,709,912.50/15,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,069.75

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