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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,903 and 22,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,903 and 22,729.50 is: 32,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903 : 22,729.50 = 22,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903/22,729.50 = 22,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903x = 22,729.50 × 22,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903x = 516,630,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,630,170.25/15,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,486.33

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