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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,384 and 15,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,384 and 15,961 is: 24,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384 : 15,961 = 15,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384/15,961 = 15,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384x = 15,961 × 15,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384x = 254,753,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,753,521/10,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.27

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