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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,591.94 and 23,363.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,591.94 and 23,363.44 is: 35,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.94 : 23,363.44 = 23,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.94/23,363.44 = 23,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.94x = 23,363.44 × 23,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.94x = 545,850,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,850,211.82/15,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,008.49

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