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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,168.09 and 22,963.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,168.09 and 22,963.92 is: 34,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.09 : 22,963.92 = 22,963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.09/22,963.92 = 22,963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.09x = 22,963.92 × 22,963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.09x = 527,341,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,341,707.88/15,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,766.51

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