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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,669 and 23,287.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,669 and 23,287.50 is: 34,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669 : 23,287.50 = 23,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669/23,287.50 = 23,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669x = 23,287.50 × 23,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669x = 542,307,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,307,656.25/15,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,610.23

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