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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,314 and 22,363.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,314 and 22,363.25 is: 32,657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314 : 22,363.25 = 22,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314/22,363.25 = 22,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314x = 22,363.25 × 22,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314x = 500,114,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,114,950.56/15,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,657.37

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