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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,063.47 and 22,986.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,063.47 and 22,986.28 is: 35,076.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.47 : 22,986.28 = 22,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.47/22,986.28 = 22,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.47x = 22,986.28 × 22,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.47x = 528,369,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,369,125.70/15,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,076.19

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