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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,304 and 15,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,304 and 15,449 is: 23,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304 : 15,449 = 15,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304/15,449 = 15,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304x = 15,449 × 15,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304x = 238,671,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,671,601/10,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.00

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