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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,481 and 23,255.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,481 and 23,255.50 is: 34,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481 : 23,255.50 = 23,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481/23,255.50 = 23,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481x = 23,255.50 × 23,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481x = 540,818,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,818,280.25/15,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,934.32

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