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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,079.22 and 22,179.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,079.22 and 22,179.80 is: 32,623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.22 : 22,179.80 = 22,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.22/22,179.80 = 22,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.22x = 22,179.80 × 22,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.22x = 491,943,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,943,389.42/15,079.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,623.93

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