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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,302.25 and 23,069.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,302.25 and 23,069.25 is: 34,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,302.25 : 23,069.25 = 23,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,302.25/23,069.25 = 23,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,302.25x = 23,069.25 × 23,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,302.25x = 532,190,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,190,295.56/15,302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,778.56

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