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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,882.75 and 22,217.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,882.75 and 22,217.63 is: 31,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.75 : 22,217.63 = 22,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.75/22,217.63 = 22,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.75x = 22,217.63 × 22,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.75x = 493,622,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,622,860.64/15,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,079.18

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