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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,481 and 15,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,481 and 15,803 is: 23,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481 : 15,803 = 15,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481/15,803 = 15,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481x = 15,803 × 15,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481x = 249,734,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,734,809/10,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,827.38

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