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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,850.69 and 18,771.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,850.69 and 18,771.75 is: 22,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.69 : 18,771.75 = 18,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.69/18,771.75 = 18,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.69x = 18,771.75 × 18,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.69x = 352,378,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,378,598.06/15,850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.12

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