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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,062 and 15,183

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,062 and 15,183 is: 22,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062 : 15,183 = 15,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062/15,183 = 15,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062x = 15,183 × 15,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062x = 230,523,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,523,489/10,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.31

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