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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,193.13 and 23,779.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,193.13 and 23,779.13 is: 37,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.13 : 23,779.13 = 23,779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.13/23,779.13 = 23,779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.13x = 23,779.13 × 23,779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.13x = 565,446,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,446,785.77/15,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,217.28

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