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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,486 and 15,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,486 and 15,297 is: 22,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486 : 15,297 = 15,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486/15,297 = 15,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486x = 15,297 × 15,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486x = 233,998,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,998,209/10,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.30

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