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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,013 and 22,519.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,013 and 22,519.50 is: 33,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013 : 22,519.50 = 22,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013/22,519.50 = 22,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013x = 22,519.50 × 22,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013x = 507,127,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,127,880.25/15,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,779.25

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