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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,138 and 15,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,138 and 15,520 is: 23,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138 : 15,520 = 15,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138/15,520 = 15,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138x = 15,520 × 15,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138x = 240,870,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,870,400/10,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.16

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