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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,972.97 and 15,958.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,972.97 and 15,958.27 is: 23,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.97 : 15,958.27 = 15,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.97/15,958.27 = 15,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.97x = 15,958.27 × 15,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.97x = 254,666,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,666,241.76/10,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,208.51

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