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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,557.50 and 23,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,557.50 and 23,298 is: 34,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.50 : 23,298 = 23,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.50/23,298 = 23,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.50x = 23,298 × 23,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.50x = 542,796,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,796,804/15,557.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,889.72

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