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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,599 and 15,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,599 and 15,887 is: 23,813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599 : 15,887 = 15,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599/15,887 = 15,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599x = 15,887 × 15,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599x = 252,396,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,396,769/10,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,813.26

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