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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,226.88 and 22,763.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,226.88 and 22,763.25 is: 34,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.88 : 22,763.25 = 22,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.88/22,763.25 = 22,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.88x = 22,763.25 × 22,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.88x = 518,165,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,165,550.56/15,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,029.67

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