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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,281.81 and 23,376.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,281.81 and 23,376.94 is: 35,760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.81 : 23,376.94 = 23,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.81/23,376.94 = 23,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.81x = 23,376.94 × 23,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.81x = 546,481,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,481,206.88/15,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,760.24

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