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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,158 and 15,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,158 and 15,471 is: 23,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158 : 15,471 = 15,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158/15,471 = 15,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158x = 15,471 × 15,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158x = 239,351,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,351,841/10,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.89

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