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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,054.75 and 22,984.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,054.75 and 22,984.88 is: 35,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.75 : 22,984.88 = 22,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.75/22,984.88 = 22,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.75x = 22,984.88 × 22,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.75x = 528,304,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,304,478.77/15,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,092.21

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