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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,994.50 and 25,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,994.50 and 25,215 is: 28,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,994.50 : 25,215 = 25,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,994.50/25,215 = 25,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,994.50x = 25,215 × 25,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,994.50x = 635,796,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,796,225/21,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,907.06

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