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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,455.81 and 22,383.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,455.81 and 22,383.84 is: 32,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.81 : 22,383.84 = 22,383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.81/22,383.84 = 22,383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.81x = 22,383.84 × 22,383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.81x = 501,036,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,036,461.02/15,455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,417.35

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