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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,352 and 15,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,352 and 15,628 is: 23,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352 : 15,628 = 15,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352/15,628 = 15,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352x = 15,628 × 15,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352x = 244,234,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,234,384/10,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.97

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