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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,130 and 15,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,130 and 15,199 is: 22,804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130 : 15,199 = 15,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130/15,199 = 15,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130x = 15,199 × 15,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130x = 231,009,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,009,601/10,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.50

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