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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,541.31 and 23,901.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,541.31 and 23,901.75 is: 36,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.31 : 23,901.75 = 23,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.31/23,901.75 = 23,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.31x = 23,901.75 × 23,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.31x = 571,293,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,293,653.06/15,541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,759.68

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