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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,292.13 and 24,013.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,292.13 and 24,013.13 is: 37,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.13 : 24,013.13 = 24,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.13/24,013.13 = 24,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.13x = 24,013.13 × 24,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.13x = 576,630,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,630,172.27/15,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,707.65

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