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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,313 and 15,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,313 and 15,469 is: 23,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313 : 15,469 = 15,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313/15,469 = 15,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313x = 15,469 × 15,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313x = 239,289,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,289,961/10,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.75

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