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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,272 and 15,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,272 and 15,408 is: 23,112

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272 : 15,408 = 15,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272/15,408 = 15,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272x = 15,408 × 15,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272x = 237,406,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,406,464/10,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112

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