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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,548 and 15,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,548 and 15,238 is: 22,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,548 : 15,238 = 15,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,548/15,238 = 15,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,548x = 15,238 × 15,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,548x = 232,196,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,196,644/10,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.33

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