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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,166.93 and 22,962.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,166.93 and 22,962.55 is: 34,765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.93 : 22,962.55 = 22,962.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.93/22,962.55 = 22,962.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.93x = 22,962.55 × 22,962.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.93x = 527,278,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,278,738.38/15,166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,765.02

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