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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,343.17 and 25,902.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,343.17 and 25,902.28 is: 43,728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.17 : 25,902.28 = 25,902.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.17/25,902.28 = 25,902.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.17x = 25,902.28 × 25,902.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.17x = 670,928,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,928,173.95/15,343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,728.13

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