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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,397.74 and 15,998.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,397.74 and 15,998.13 is: 24,614.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.74 : 15,998.13 = 15,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.74/15,998.13 = 15,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.74x = 15,998.13 × 15,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.74x = 255,940,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,940,253.49/10,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.98

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