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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,222 and 15,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,222 and 15,846 is: 24,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222 : 15,846 = 15,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222/15,846 = 15,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222x = 15,846 × 15,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222x = 251,095,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,095,716/10,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.25

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