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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,436 and 15,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,436 and 15,284 is: 22,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436 : 15,284 = 15,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436/15,284 = 15,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436x = 15,284 × 15,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436x = 233,600,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,600,656/10,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.12

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