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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,343 and 15,438.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,343 and 15,438.50 is: 23,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343 : 15,438.50 = 15,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343/15,438.50 = 15,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343x = 15,438.50 × 15,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343x = 238,347,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,347,282.25/10,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.31

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