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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,115 and 15,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,115 and 15,094 is: 22,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115 : 15,094 = 15,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115/15,094 = 15,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115x = 15,094 × 15,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115x = 227,828,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,828,836/10,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.86

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