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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,035.63 and 23,168.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,035.63 and 23,168.53 is: 35,700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.63 : 23,168.53 = 23,168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.63/23,168.53 = 23,168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.63x = 23,168.53 × 23,168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.63x = 536,780,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,780,840.28/15,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,700.60

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