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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,297 and 22,358.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,297 and 22,358.25 is: 32,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297 : 22,358.25 = 22,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297/22,358.25 = 22,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297x = 22,358.25 × 22,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297x = 499,891,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,891,343.06/15,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,679.04

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