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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,638.50 and 24,251.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,638.50 and 24,251.25 is: 37,607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.50 : 24,251.25 = 24,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.50/24,251.25 = 24,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.50x = 24,251.25 × 24,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.50x = 588,123,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,123,126.56/15,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.39

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