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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,060 and 15,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,060 and 15,350 is: 23,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060 : 15,350 = 15,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060/15,350 = 15,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060x = 15,350 × 15,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060x = 235,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,622,500/10,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,421.72

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