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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,727.50 and 22,045.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,727.50 and 22,045.50 is: 30,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,727.50 : 22,045.50 = 22,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,727.50/22,045.50 = 22,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,727.50x = 22,045.50 × 22,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,727.50x = 486,004,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,004,070.25/15,727.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,901.55

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