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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,193.63 and 15,754.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,193.63 and 15,754.31 is: 24,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.63 : 15,754.31 = 15,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.63/15,754.31 = 15,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.63x = 15,754.31 × 15,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.63x = 248,198,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,198,362.35/10,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.39

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