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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,860.81 and 23,325.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,860.81 and 23,325.47 is: 34,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.81 : 23,325.47 = 23,325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.81/23,325.47 = 23,325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.81x = 23,325.47 × 23,325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.81x = 544,077,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,077,492.41/15,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,303.25

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