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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,350.77 and 21,744.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,350.77 and 21,744.70 is: 30,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.77 : 21,744.70 = 21,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.77/21,744.70 = 21,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.77x = 21,744.70 × 21,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.77x = 472,832,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,832,113.99/15,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,801.86

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