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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,148 and 19,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,148 and 19,362 is: 24,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148 : 19,362 = 19,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148/19,362 = 19,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148x = 19,362 × 19,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148x = 374,887,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,887,044/15,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,748.29

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