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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,235 and 15,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,235 and 15,488 is: 23,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235 : 15,488 = 15,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235/15,488 = 15,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235x = 15,488 × 15,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235x = 239,878,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,878,144/10,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.04

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