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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,168.75 and 23,059.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,168.75 and 23,059.13 is: 35,053.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.75 : 23,059.13 = 23,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.75/23,059.13 = 23,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.75x = 23,059.13 × 23,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.75x = 531,723,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,723,245.77/15,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,053.86

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