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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,059 and 15,567.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,059 and 15,567.75 is: 24,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059 : 15,567.75 = 15,567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059/15,567.75 = 15,567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059x = 15,567.75 × 15,567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059x = 242,354,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,354,840.06/10,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.33

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