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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,541.50 and 24,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,541.50 and 24,228 is: 37,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.50 : 24,228 = 24,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.50/24,228 = 24,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.50x = 24,228 × 24,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.50x = 586,995,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,995,984/15,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,769.58

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