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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,376 and 15,564

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,376 and 15,564 is: 23,346

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376 : 15,564 = 15,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376/15,564 = 15,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376x = 15,564 × 15,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376x = 242,238,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,238,096/10,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346

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