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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,293.81 and 23,154.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,293.81 and 23,154.19 is: 35,054.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.81 : 23,154.19 = 23,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.81/23,154.19 = 23,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.81x = 23,154.19 × 23,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.81x = 536,116,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,116,398.79/15,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,054.46

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