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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,121.63 and 15,322.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,121.63 and 15,322.50 is: 23,195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,121.63 : 15,322.50 = 15,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,121.63/15,322.50 = 15,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,121.63x = 15,322.50 × 15,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,121.63x = 234,779,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,779,006.25/10,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.78

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