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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,555.66 and 23,923.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,555.66 and 23,923.69 is: 36,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.66 : 23,923.69 = 23,923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.66/23,923.69 = 23,923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.66x = 23,923.69 × 23,923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.66x = 572,342,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,342,823.60/15,555.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,793.23

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