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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,167.06 and 22,962.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,167.06 and 22,962.56 is: 34,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.06 : 22,962.56 = 22,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.06/22,962.56 = 22,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.06x = 22,962.56 × 22,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.06x = 527,279,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,279,276.57/15,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,764.76

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