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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,284 and 15,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,284 and 15,242 is: 22,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284 : 15,242 = 15,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284/15,242 = 15,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284x = 15,242 × 15,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284x = 232,318,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,318,564/10,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.29

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