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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,555 and 21,028.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,555 and 21,028.50 is: 28,428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555 : 21,028.50 = 21,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555/21,028.50 = 21,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555x = 21,028.50 × 21,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555x = 442,197,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,197,812.25/15,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,428.02

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