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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,606.75 and 24,138.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,606.75 and 24,138.50 is: 37,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.75 : 24,138.50 = 24,138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.75/24,138.50 = 24,138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.75x = 24,138.50 × 24,138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.75x = 582,667,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,667,182.25/15,606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,334.31

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