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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,966.38 and 15,052.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,966.38 and 15,052.50 is: 22,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,966.38 : 15,052.50 = 15,052.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,966.38/15,052.50 = 15,052.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,966.38x = 15,052.50 × 15,052.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,966.38x = 226,577,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,577,756.25/9,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.22

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