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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,333.41 and 15,477.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,333.41 and 15,477.33 is: 23,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.41 : 15,477.33 = 15,477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.41/15,477.33 = 15,477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.41x = 15,477.33 × 15,477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.41x = 239,547,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,547,685.89/10,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.87

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