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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,134 and 15,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,134 and 15,865 is: 24,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134 : 15,865 = 15,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134/15,865 = 15,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134x = 15,865 × 15,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134x = 251,698,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,698,225/10,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.01

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