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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,510 and 15,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,510 and 15,983 is: 24,306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510 : 15,983 = 15,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510/15,983 = 15,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510x = 15,983 × 15,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510x = 255,456,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,456,289/10,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.02

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