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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,341 and 15,470.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,341 and 15,470.72 is: 23,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341 : 15,470.72 = 15,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341/15,470.72 = 15,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341x = 15,470.72 × 15,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341x = 239,343,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,343,138.64/10,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.07

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