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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,592 and 15,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,592 and 15,128 is: 21,606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592 : 15,128 = 15,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592/15,128 = 15,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592x = 15,128 × 15,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592x = 228,856,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,856,384/10,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.53

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