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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,228 and 25,525.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,228 and 25,525.13 is: 42,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228 : 25,525.13 = 25,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228/25,525.13 = 25,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228x = 25,525.13 × 25,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228x = 651,532,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,532,006.27/15,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,785.13

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