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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,261 and 23,617.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,261 and 23,617.50 is: 36,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261 : 23,617.50 = 23,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261/23,617.50 = 23,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261x = 23,617.50 × 23,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261x = 557,786,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,786,306.25/15,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,549.79

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