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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,408 and 15,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,408 and 15,724 is: 23,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,408 : 15,724 = 15,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,408/15,724 = 15,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,408x = 15,724 × 15,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,408x = 247,244,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,244,176/10,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,755.21

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