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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,292.13 and 22,348.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,292.13 and 22,348.13 is: 32,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.13 : 22,348.13 = 22,348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.13/22,348.13 = 22,348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.13x = 22,348.13 × 22,348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.13x = 499,438,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,438,691.02/15,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,659.86

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