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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,061 and 15,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,061 and 15,307 is: 23,288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061 : 15,307 = 15,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061/15,307 = 15,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061x = 15,307 × 15,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061x = 234,304,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,304,249/10,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,288.37

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