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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,086 and 15,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,086 and 15,681 is: 24,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086 : 15,681 = 15,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086/15,681 = 15,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086x = 15,681 × 15,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086x = 245,893,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,893,761/10,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.71

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