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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,462 and 15,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,462 and 15,512 is: 22,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462 : 15,512 = 15,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462/15,512 = 15,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462x = 15,512 × 15,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462x = 240,622,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,622,144/10,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.63

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