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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,056.50 and 22,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,056.50 and 22,367 is: 33,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.50 : 22,367 = 22,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.50/22,367 = 22,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.50x = 22,367 × 22,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.50x = 500,282,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,282,689/15,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,227.02

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