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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,072 and 15,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,072 and 15,368 is: 23,448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,072 : 15,368 = 15,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,072/15,368 = 15,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,072x = 15,368 × 15,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,072x = 236,175,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,175,424/10,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.71

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