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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,625.97 and 22,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,625.97 and 22,329 is: 31,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.97 : 22,329 = 22,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.97/22,329 = 22,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.97x = 22,329 × 22,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.97x = 498,584,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,584,241/15,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,907.41

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