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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,552 and 23,325.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,552 and 23,325.75 is: 34,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552 : 23,325.75 = 23,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552/23,325.75 = 23,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552x = 23,325.75 × 23,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552x = 544,090,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,090,613.06/15,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,985.25

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