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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,486 and 15,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,486 and 15,842 is: 23,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,486 : 15,842 = 15,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,486/15,842 = 15,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,486x = 15,842 × 15,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,486x = 250,968,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,968,964/10,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.72

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