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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,153.75 and 24,063.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,153.75 and 24,063.19 is: 38,210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.75 : 24,063.19 = 24,063.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.75/24,063.19 = 24,063.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.75x = 24,063.19 × 24,063.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.75x = 579,036,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,036,992.66/15,153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,210.81

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