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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,306 and 15,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,306 and 15,027 is: 21,910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306 : 15,027 = 15,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306/15,027 = 15,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306x = 15,027 × 15,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306x = 225,810,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,810,729/10,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.61

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