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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,252.75 and 22,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,252.75 and 22,797 is: 34,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252.75 : 22,797 = 22,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252.75/22,797 = 22,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252.75x = 22,797 × 22,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252.75x = 519,703,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,703,209/15,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,072.75

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