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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,529.50 and 17,230.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,529.50 and 17,230.50 is: 19,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.50 : 17,230.50 = 17,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.50/17,230.50 = 17,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.50x = 17,230.50 × 17,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.50x = 296,890,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,890,130.25/15,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.82

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