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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,888 and 15,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,888 and 15,234 is: 21,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,888 : 15,234 = 15,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,888/15,234 = 15,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,888x = 15,234 × 15,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,888x = 232,074,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,074,756/10,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.73

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