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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,298 and 15,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,298 and 15,431 is: 23,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298 : 15,431 = 15,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298/15,431 = 15,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298x = 15,431 × 15,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298x = 238,115,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,115,761/10,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,122.52

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