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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,069.31 and 15,195.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,069.31 and 15,195.09 is: 22,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,069.31 : 15,195.09 = 15,195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,069.31/15,195.09 = 15,195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,069.31x = 15,195.09 × 15,195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,069.31x = 230,890,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,890,874.07/10,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.15

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