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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,214.44 and 15,334.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,214.44 and 15,334.31 is: 23,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.44 : 15,334.31 = 15,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.44/15,334.31 = 15,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.44x = 15,334.31 × 15,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.44x = 235,141,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,141,139.85/10,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.47

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