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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,242 and 15,297.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,242 and 15,297.75 is: 22,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242 : 15,297.75 = 15,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242/15,297.75 = 15,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242x = 15,297.75 × 15,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242x = 234,021,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,021,155.06/10,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.17

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