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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,050.81 and 22,358.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,050.81 and 22,358.81 is: 33,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.81 : 22,358.81 = 22,358.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.81/22,358.81 = 22,358.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.81x = 22,358.81 × 22,358.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.81x = 499,916,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,916,496.41/15,050.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,215.25

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