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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,807 and 21,211.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,807 and 21,211.50 is: 28,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807 : 21,211.50 = 21,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807/21,211.50 = 21,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807x = 21,211.50 × 21,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807x = 449,927,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,927,732.25/15,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,463.83

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