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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,425.25 and 20,903.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,425.25 and 20,903.25 is: 28,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.25 : 20,903.25 = 20,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.25/20,903.25 = 20,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.25x = 20,903.25 × 20,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.25x = 436,945,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,945,860.56/15,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,326.66

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