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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,126 and 15,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,126 and 15,328 is: 23,202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126 : 15,328 = 15,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126/15,328 = 15,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126x = 15,328 × 15,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126x = 234,947,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,947,584/10,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.41

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