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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,150.69 and 15,216.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,150.69 and 15,216.19 is: 17,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.69 : 15,216.19 = 15,216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.69/15,216.19 = 15,216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.69x = 15,216.19 × 15,216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.69x = 231,532,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,532,362.04/13,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.10

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