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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,178 and 15,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,178 and 15,246 is: 22,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,178 : 15,246 = 15,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,178/15,246 = 15,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,178x = 15,246 × 15,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,178x = 232,440,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,440,516/10,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.54

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