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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,878.53 and 21,801.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,878.53 and 21,801.66 is: 29,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.53 : 21,801.66 = 21,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.53/21,801.66 = 21,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.53x = 21,801.66 × 21,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.53x = 475,312,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,312,215.24/15,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,934.27

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