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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,511.50 and 21,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,511.50 and 21,627 is: 30,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.50 : 21,627 = 21,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.50/21,627 = 21,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.50x = 21,627 × 21,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.50x = 467,727,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,727,129/15,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,153.57

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