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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,413 and 15,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,413 and 15,660 is: 23,550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,413 : 15,660 = 15,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,413/15,660 = 15,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,413x = 15,660 × 15,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,413x = 245,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,235,600/10,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.91

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