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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,027 and 23,272.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,027 and 23,272.50 is: 36,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027 : 23,272.50 = 23,272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027/23,272.50 = 23,272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027x = 23,272.50 × 23,272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027x = 541,609,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,609,256.25/15,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.41

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