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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,407.06 and 22,017.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,407.06 and 22,017.09 is: 31,463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.06 : 22,017.09 = 22,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.06/22,017.09 = 22,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.06x = 22,017.09 × 22,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.06x = 484,752,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,752,417.20/15,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,463.00

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