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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,335 and 22,867.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,335 and 22,867.50 is: 34,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335 : 22,867.50 = 22,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335/22,867.50 = 22,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335x = 22,867.50 × 22,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335x = 522,922,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,922,556.25/15,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,099.94

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