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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,540 and 15,189.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,540 and 15,189.50 is: 27,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540 : 15,189.50 = 15,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540/15,189.50 = 15,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540x = 15,189.50 × 15,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540x = 230,720,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,720,910.25/8,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.50

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