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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,469 and 15,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,469 and 15,731 is: 23,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,469 : 15,731 = 15,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,469/15,731 = 15,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,469x = 15,731 × 15,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,469x = 247,464,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,464,361/10,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,637.82

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