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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,295.44 and 15,055.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,295.44 and 15,055.88 is: 22,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.44 : 15,055.88 = 15,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.44/15,055.88 = 15,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.44x = 15,055.88 × 15,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.44x = 226,679,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,679,372.02/10,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.46

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