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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,395.06 and 22,544.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,395.06 and 22,544.16 is: 33,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.06 : 22,544.16 = 22,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.06/22,544.16 = 22,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.06x = 22,544.16 × 22,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.06x = 508,238,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,238,981.02/15,395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,013.12

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