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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,080 and 15,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,080 and 15,130 is: 22,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,080 : 15,130 = 15,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,080/15,130 = 15,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,080x = 15,130 × 15,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,080x = 228,916,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,916,900/10,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.01

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