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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,116.63 and 22,226.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,116.63 and 22,226.06 is: 32,679.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.63 : 22,226.06 = 22,226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.63/22,226.06 = 22,226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.63x = 22,226.06 × 22,226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.63x = 493,997,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,997,854.25/15,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,679.11

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