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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,511.50 and 23,321.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,511.50 and 23,321.25 is: 35,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.50 : 23,321.25 = 23,321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.50/23,321.25 = 23,321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.50x = 23,321.25 × 23,321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.50x = 543,880,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,880,701.56/15,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,063.06

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