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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,152 and 14,260.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,152 and 14,260.50 is: 20,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152 : 14,260.50 = 14,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152/14,260.50 = 14,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152x = 14,260.50 × 14,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152x = 203,361,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,361,860.25/10,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,031.70

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