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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,240.66 and 22,450.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,240.66 and 22,450.92 is: 33,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.66 : 22,450.92 = 22,450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.66/22,450.92 = 22,450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.66x = 22,450.92 × 22,450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.66x = 504,043,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,043,893.04/15,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,072.32

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