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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,325.50 and 21,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,325.50 and 21,687 is: 30,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.50 : 21,687 = 21,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.50/21,687 = 21,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.50x = 21,687 × 21,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.50x = 470,325,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,325,969/15,325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,689.11

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