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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,244.63 and 15,769.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,244.63 and 15,769.13 is: 24,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.63 : 15,769.13 = 15,769.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.63/15,769.13 = 15,769.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.63x = 15,769.13 × 15,769.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.63x = 248,665,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,665,303.27/10,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.76

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