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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,062.63 and 23,621.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,062.63 and 23,621.63 is: 37,044.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.63 : 23,621.63 = 23,621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.63/23,621.63 = 23,621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.63x = 23,621.63 × 23,621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.63x = 557,981,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,981,167.64/15,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,044.09

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