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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,573 and 15,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,573 and 15,737 is: 23,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573 : 15,737 = 15,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573/15,737 = 15,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573x = 15,737 × 15,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573x = 247,653,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,653,169/10,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,423.17

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