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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,052.13 and 23,440.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,052.13 and 23,440.13 is: 36,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.13 : 23,440.13 = 23,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.13/23,440.13 = 23,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.13x = 23,440.13 × 23,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.13x = 549,439,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,439,460.02/15,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,502.45

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