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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,177.38 and 22,791.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,177.38 and 22,791.38 is: 34,225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.38 : 22,791.38 = 22,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.38/22,791.38 = 22,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.38x = 22,791.38 × 22,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.38x = 519,446,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,446,774.39/15,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,225.07

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