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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,182 and 15,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,182 and 15,177 is: 22,622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182 : 15,177 = 15,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182/15,177 = 15,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182x = 15,177 × 15,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182x = 230,341,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,341,329/10,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.41

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