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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,251.63 and 23,851.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,251.63 and 23,851.13 is: 37,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,251.63 : 23,851.13 = 23,851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,251.63/23,851.13 = 23,851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,251.63x = 23,851.13 × 23,851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,251.63x = 568,876,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,876,163.77/15,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,299.38

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