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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,359.63 and 22,943.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,359.63 and 22,943.25 is: 34,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.63 : 22,943.25 = 22,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.63/22,943.25 = 22,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.63x = 22,943.25 × 22,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.63x = 526,392,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,392,720.56/15,359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,271.20

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