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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,662.50 and 22,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,662.50 and 22,650 is: 32,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,662.50 : 22,650 = 22,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,662.50/22,650 = 22,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,662.50x = 22,650 × 22,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,662.50x = 513,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,022,500/15,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.83

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