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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,026 and 15,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,026 and 15,292 is: 23,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026 : 15,292 = 15,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026/15,292 = 15,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026x = 15,292 × 15,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026x = 233,845,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,845,264/10,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.88

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