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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,263 and 14,542.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,263 and 14,542.50 is: 20,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263 : 14,542.50 = 14,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263/14,542.50 = 14,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263x = 14,542.50 × 14,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263x = 211,484,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,484,306.25/10,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.48

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