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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,090 and 15,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,090 and 15,423 is: 23,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090 : 15,423 = 15,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090/15,423 = 15,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090x = 15,423 × 15,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090x = 237,868,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,868,929/10,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.72

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