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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,263 and 15,394.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,263 and 15,394.50 is: 23,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263 : 15,394.50 = 15,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263/15,394.50 = 15,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263x = 15,394.50 × 15,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263x = 236,990,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,990,630.25/10,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.75

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