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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,635 and 15,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,635 and 15,624 is: 22,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,635 : 15,624 = 15,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,635/15,624 = 15,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,635x = 15,624 × 15,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,635x = 244,109,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,109,376/10,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,953.40

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