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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,244.50 and 23,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,244.50 and 23,137 is: 35,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244.50 : 23,137 = 23,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244.50/23,137 = 23,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244.50x = 23,137 × 23,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244.50x = 535,320,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,320,769/15,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,115.67

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