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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,539 and 23,308.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,539 and 23,308.50 is: 34,962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539 : 23,308.50 = 23,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539/23,308.50 = 23,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539x = 23,308.50 × 23,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539x = 543,286,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,286,172.25/15,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,962.75

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