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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,331.78 and 26,551.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,331.78 and 26,551.55 is: 45,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.78 : 26,551.55 = 26,551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.78/26,551.55 = 26,551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.78x = 26,551.55 × 26,551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.78x = 704,984,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,984,641.46/15,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,981.91

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