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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,118.92 and 21,151.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,118.92 and 21,151.32 is: 29,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.92 : 21,151.32 = 21,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.92/21,151.32 = 21,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.92x = 21,151.32 × 21,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.92x = 447,378,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,378,454.24/15,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,590.64

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