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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,319 and 15,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,319 and 15,454 is: 23,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,319 : 15,454 = 15,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,319/15,454 = 15,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,319x = 15,454 × 15,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,319x = 238,826,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,826,116/10,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,144.31

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