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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,298.25 and 20,587.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,298.25 and 20,587.75 is: 27,706.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,298.25 : 20,587.75 = 20,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,298.25/20,587.75 = 20,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,298.25x = 20,587.75 × 20,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,298.25x = 423,855,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,855,450.06/15,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,706.14

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