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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,154 and 15,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,154 and 15,190 is: 22,723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154 : 15,190 = 15,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154/15,190 = 15,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154x = 15,190 × 15,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154x = 230,736,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,736,100/10,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.67

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