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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,320.25 and 23,263.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,320.25 and 23,263.88 is: 35,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.25 : 23,263.88 = 23,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.25/23,263.88 = 23,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.25x = 23,263.88 × 23,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.25x = 541,207,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,207,880.02/15,320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,326.31

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