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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,256 and 15,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,256 and 15,845 is: 24,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256 : 15,845 = 15,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256/15,845 = 15,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256x = 15,845 × 15,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256x = 251,064,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,064,025/10,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.72

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