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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,552 and 15,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,552 and 15,884 is: 23,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552 : 15,884 = 15,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552/15,884 = 15,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552x = 15,884 × 15,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552x = 252,301,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,301,456/10,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.30

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