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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,297 and 15,957.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,297 and 15,957.50 is: 24,729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297 : 15,957.50 = 15,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297/15,957.50 = 15,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297x = 15,957.50 × 15,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297x = 254,641,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,641,806.25/10,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.71

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