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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,286.63 and 15,362.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,286.63 and 15,362.44 is: 22,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,286.63 : 15,362.44 = 15,362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,286.63/15,362.44 = 15,362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,286.63x = 15,362.44 × 15,362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,286.63x = 236,004,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,004,485.94/10,286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.85

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