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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,430 and 15,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,430 and 15,526 is: 23,111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,430 : 15,526 = 15,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,430/15,526 = 15,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,430x = 15,526 × 15,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,430x = 241,056,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,056,676/10,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,111.86

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