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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,245.50 and 23,138.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,245.50 and 23,138.50 is: 35,117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.50 : 23,138.50 = 23,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.50/23,138.50 = 23,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.50x = 23,138.50 × 23,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.50x = 535,390,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,390,182.25/15,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,117.92

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