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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,550.50 and 24,012.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,550.50 and 24,012.75 is: 37,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.50 : 24,012.75 = 24,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.50/24,012.75 = 24,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.50x = 24,012.75 × 24,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.50x = 576,612,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,612,162.56/15,550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,079.98

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