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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,535.50 and 24,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,535.50 and 24,234 is: 37,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.50 : 24,234 = 24,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.50/24,234 = 24,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.50x = 24,234 × 24,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.50x = 587,286,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,286,756/15,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.89

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