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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,296 and 15,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,296 and 15,448 is: 23,178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296 : 15,448 = 15,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296/15,448 = 15,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296x = 15,448 × 15,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296x = 238,640,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,640,704/10,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.00

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