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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,390 and 22,983.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,390 and 22,983.75 is: 34,324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390 : 22,983.75 = 22,983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390/22,983.75 = 22,983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390x = 22,983.75 × 22,983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390x = 528,252,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,252,764.06/15,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,324.42

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