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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,221.19 and 15,238.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,221.19 and 15,238.13 is: 22,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.19 : 15,238.13 = 15,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.19/15,238.13 = 15,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.19x = 15,238.13 × 15,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.19x = 232,200,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,200,453.52/10,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.56

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