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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,198 and 15,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,198 and 15,180 is: 22,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198 : 15,180 = 15,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198/15,180 = 15,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198x = 15,180 × 15,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198x = 230,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,432,400/10,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.84

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