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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,208 and 15,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,208 and 15,466 is: 23,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208 : 15,466 = 15,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208/15,466 = 15,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208x = 15,466 × 15,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208x = 239,197,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,197,156/10,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,432.32

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