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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,093.75 and 22,061.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,093.75 and 22,061.25 is: 32,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.75 : 22,061.25 = 22,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.75/22,061.25 = 22,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.75x = 22,061.25 × 22,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.75x = 486,698,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,698,751.56/15,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,245.05

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