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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,322.92 and 23,430.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,322.92 and 23,430.09 is: 35,826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.92 : 23,430.09 = 23,430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.92/23,430.09 = 23,430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.92x = 23,430.09 × 23,430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.92x = 548,969,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,969,293.13/15,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,826.67

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