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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,639.50 and 15,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,639.50 and 15,855 is: 23,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.50 : 15,855 = 15,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.50/15,855 = 15,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.50x = 15,855 × 15,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.50x = 251,381,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,381,025/10,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.15

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