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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,603.75 and 23,604.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,603.75 and 23,604.75 is: 35,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.75 : 23,604.75 = 23,604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.75/23,604.75 = 23,604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.75x = 23,604.75 × 23,604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.75x = 557,184,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,184,222.56/15,603.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,708.35

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