Finding the Third Proportional to 10,246.50 and 15,855.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 10,246.50 and 15,855.75 is: 24,535.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,246.50 : 15,855.75 = 15,855.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,246.50/15,855.75 = 15,855.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,246.50x = 15,855.75 × 15,855.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,246.50x = 251,404,808.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,404,808.06/10,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,535.68
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