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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,250.78 and 24,262.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,250.78 and 24,262.03 is: 38,597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.78 : 24,262.03 = 24,262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.78/24,262.03 = 24,262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.78x = 24,262.03 × 24,262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.78x = 588,646,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,646,160.38/15,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,597.77

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