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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,222.88 and 14,997.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,222.88 and 14,997.66 is: 22,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.88 : 14,997.66 = 14,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.88/14,997.66 = 14,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.88x = 14,997.66 × 14,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.88x = 224,929,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,929,692.99/10,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.59

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