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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,265.50 and 24,283.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,265.50 and 24,283.69 is: 38,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.50 : 24,283.69 = 24,283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.50/24,283.69 = 24,283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.50x = 24,283.69 × 24,283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.50x = 589,697,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,697,478.60/15,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,629.42

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