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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,311 and 22,966.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,311 and 22,966.63 is: 34,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311 : 22,966.63 = 22,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311/22,966.63 = 22,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311x = 22,966.63 × 22,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311x = 527,465,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,465,863.89/15,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,450.13

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