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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,348 and 15,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,348 and 15,622 is: 23,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348 : 15,622 = 15,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348/15,622 = 15,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348x = 15,622 × 15,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348x = 244,046,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,046,884/10,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,583.97

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