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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,329 and 13,573.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,329 and 13,573.50 is: 17,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,329 : 13,573.50 = 13,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,329/13,573.50 = 13,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,329x = 13,573.50 × 13,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,329x = 184,239,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,239,902.25/10,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.15

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