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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,268.50 and 20,265.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,268.50 and 20,265.19 is: 26,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.50 : 20,265.19 = 20,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.50/20,265.19 = 20,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.50x = 20,265.19 × 20,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.50x = 410,677,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,677,824.41/15,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,897.06

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