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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,372.50 and 20,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,372.50 and 20,864 is: 28,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.50 : 20,864 = 20,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.50/20,864 = 20,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.50x = 20,864 × 20,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.50x = 435,306,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,306,496/15,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,317.22

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