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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,108.13 and 14,220.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,108.13 and 14,220.56 is: 20,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.13 : 14,220.56 = 14,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.13/14,220.56 = 14,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.13x = 14,220.56 × 14,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.13x = 202,224,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,224,397.82/10,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.12

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