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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,316.56 and 23,425.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,316.56 and 23,425.44 is: 35,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.56 : 23,425.44 = 23,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.56/23,425.44 = 23,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.56x = 23,425.44 × 23,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.56x = 548,751,122.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,751,122.07/15,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,827.30

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