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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,188 and 15,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,188 and 15,309 is: 23,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188 : 15,309 = 15,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188/15,309 = 15,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188x = 15,309 × 15,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188x = 234,365,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,365,481/10,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.07

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