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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,067 and 15,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,067 and 15,963 is: 25,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067 : 15,963 = 15,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067/15,963 = 15,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067x = 15,963 × 15,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067x = 254,817,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,817,369/10,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,312.15

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