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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,407.94 and 15,336.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,407.94 and 15,336.28 is: 22,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,407.94 : 15,336.28 = 15,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,407.94/15,336.28 = 15,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,407.94x = 15,336.28 × 15,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,407.94x = 235,201,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,201,522.58/10,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.28

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