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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,622 and 15,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,622 and 15,603 is: 22,919.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622 : 15,603 = 15,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622/15,603 = 15,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622x = 15,603 × 15,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622x = 243,453,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,453,609/10,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.75

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