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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,266.75 and 18,933.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,266.75 and 18,933.75 is: 34,917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.75 : 18,933.75 = 18,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.75/18,933.75 = 18,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.75x = 18,933.75 × 18,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.75x = 358,486,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,486,889.06/10,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,917.27

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