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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,591 and 23,775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,591 and 23,775.50 is: 36,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591 : 23,775.50 = 23,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591/23,775.50 = 23,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591x = 23,775.50 × 23,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591x = 565,274,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,274,400.25/15,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.46

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