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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,176 and 15,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,176 and 15,253 is: 22,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176 : 15,253 = 15,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176/15,253 = 15,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176x = 15,253 × 15,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176x = 232,654,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,654,009/10,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.01

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