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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,231 and 35,299.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,231 and 35,299.50 is: 81,810.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231 : 35,299.50 = 35,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231/35,299.50 = 35,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231x = 35,299.50 × 35,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231x = 1,246,054,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,054,700.25/15,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,810.43

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