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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,465.75 and 23,266.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,465.75 and 23,266.50 is: 35,001.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.75 : 23,266.50 = 23,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.75/23,266.50 = 23,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.75x = 23,266.50 × 23,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.75x = 541,330,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,330,022.25/15,465.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.86

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