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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,363 and 22,536.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,363 and 22,536.50 is: 33,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363 : 22,536.50 = 22,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363/22,536.50 = 22,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363x = 22,536.50 × 22,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363x = 507,893,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,893,832.25/15,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,059.55

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