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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,774.75 and 18,654.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,774.75 and 18,654.75 is: 22,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.75 : 18,654.75 = 18,654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.75/18,654.75 = 18,654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.75x = 18,654.75 × 18,654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.75x = 347,999,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,999,697.56/15,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,060.55

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