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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,466 and 15,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,466 and 15,721 is: 23,614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466 : 15,721 = 15,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466/15,721 = 15,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466x = 15,721 × 15,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466x = 247,149,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,149,841/10,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.55

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