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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,369.75 and 22,014.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,369.75 and 22,014.28 is: 31,531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 22,014.28 = 22,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/22,014.28 = 22,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 22,014.28 × 22,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 484,628,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,628,578.95/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.32

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