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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,220.06 and 13,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,220.06 and 13,734 is: 18,456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.06 : 13,734 = 13,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.06/13,734 = 13,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.06x = 13,734 × 13,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.06x = 188,622,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,622,756/10,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.13

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