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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,448 and 15,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,448 and 15,184 is: 22,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,448 : 15,184 = 15,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,448/15,184 = 15,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,448x = 15,184 × 15,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,448x = 230,553,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,553,856/10,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.79

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