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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,260.63 and 24,275.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,260.63 and 24,275.25 is: 38,614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,260.63 : 24,275.25 = 24,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,260.63/24,275.25 = 24,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,260.63x = 24,275.25 × 24,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,260.63x = 589,287,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,287,762.56/15,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,614.92

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