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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,248 and 15,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,248 and 15,301 is: 22,845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248 : 15,301 = 15,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248/15,301 = 15,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248x = 15,301 × 15,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248x = 234,120,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,120,601/10,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,845.49

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