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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,659 and 15,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,659 and 15,987 is: 23,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,659 : 15,987 = 15,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,659/15,987 = 15,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,659x = 15,987 × 15,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,659x = 255,584,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,584,169/10,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,978.25

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