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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,638 and 15,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,638 and 15,853 is: 23,624.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638 : 15,853 = 15,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638/15,853 = 15,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638x = 15,853 × 15,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638x = 251,317,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,317,609/10,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.52

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