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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,494.63 and 22,512.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,494.63 and 22,512.94 is: 32,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.63 : 22,512.94 = 22,512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.63/22,512.94 = 22,512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.63x = 22,512.94 × 22,512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.63x = 506,832,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,832,354.88/15,494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,710.20

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