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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,366 and 15,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,366 and 15,247 is: 22,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366 : 15,247 = 15,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366/15,247 = 15,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366x = 15,247 × 15,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366x = 232,471,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,471,009/10,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.30

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