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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,047.44 and 23,847.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,047.44 and 23,847.75 is: 37,794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.44 : 23,847.75 = 23,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.44/23,847.75 = 23,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.44x = 23,847.75 × 23,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.44x = 568,715,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,715,180.06/15,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,794.82

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