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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,126.75 and 22,204.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,126.75 and 22,204.13 is: 32,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.75 : 22,204.13 = 22,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.75/22,204.13 = 22,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.75x = 22,204.13 × 22,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.75x = 493,023,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,023,167.02/15,126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,592.80

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