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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,330.52 and 20,706.26

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,330.52 and 20,706.26 is: 27,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.52 : 20,706.26 = 20,706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.52/20,706.26 = 20,706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.52x = 20,706.26 × 20,706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.52x = 428,749,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,749,112.60/15,330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,967.04

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