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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,281.63 and 23,376.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,281.63 and 23,376.75 is: 35,760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.63 : 23,376.75 = 23,376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.63/23,376.75 = 23,376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.63x = 23,376.75 × 23,376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.63x = 546,472,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,472,440.56/15,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,760.10

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