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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,090.75 and 22,056.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,090.75 and 22,056.75 is: 32,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.75 : 22,056.75 = 22,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.75/22,056.75 = 22,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.75x = 22,056.75 × 22,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.75x = 486,500,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,500,220.56/15,090.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,238.31

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