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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,074.07 and 22,159.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,074.07 and 22,159.51 is: 32,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.07 : 22,159.51 = 22,159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.07/22,159.51 = 22,159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.07x = 22,159.51 × 22,159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.07x = 491,043,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,043,959.61/15,074.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,575.41

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