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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,475 and 15,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,475 and 15,397 is: 22,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475 : 15,397 = 15,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475/15,397 = 15,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475x = 15,397 × 15,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475x = 237,067,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,067,609/10,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.75

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