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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,426 and 15,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,426 and 15,642 is: 23,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,426 : 15,642 = 15,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,426/15,642 = 15,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,426x = 15,642 × 15,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,426x = 244,672,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,672,164/10,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.50

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