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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,171.25 and 23,555.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,171.25 and 23,555.75 is: 36,574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.25 : 23,555.75 = 23,555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.25/23,555.75 = 23,555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.25x = 23,555.75 × 23,555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.25x = 554,873,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,873,358.06/15,171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,574.00

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