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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,611.63 and 23,806.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,611.63 and 23,806.13 is: 36,301.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.63 : 23,806.13 = 23,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.63/23,806.13 = 23,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.63x = 23,806.13 × 23,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.63x = 566,731,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,731,587.52/15,611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,301.90

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