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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,464.50 and 23,264.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,464.50 and 23,264.50 is: 34,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.50 : 23,264.50 = 23,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.50/23,264.50 = 23,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.50x = 23,264.50 × 23,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.50x = 541,236,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,236,960.25/15,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,998.67

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