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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,022.63 and 14,588.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,022.63 and 14,588.44 is: 21,234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.63 : 14,588.44 = 14,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.63/14,588.44 = 14,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.63x = 14,588.44 × 14,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.63x = 212,822,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,822,508.69/10,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.21

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