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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,444 and 15,098

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,444 and 15,098 is: 21,825.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444 : 15,098 = 15,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444/15,098 = 15,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444x = 15,098 × 15,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444x = 227,949,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,949,604/10,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.89

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