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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,286.50 and 22,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,286.50 and 22,644 is: 33,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.50 : 22,644 = 22,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.50/22,644 = 22,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.50x = 22,644 × 22,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.50x = 512,750,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,750,736/15,286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.72

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