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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,568 and 15,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,568 and 15,912 is: 23,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,568 : 15,912 = 15,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,568/15,912 = 15,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,568x = 15,912 × 15,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,568x = 253,191,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,191,744/10,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,958.34

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