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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,712 and 15,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,712 and 15,969 is: 23,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,712 : 15,969 = 15,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,712/15,969 = 15,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,712x = 15,969 × 15,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,712x = 255,008,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,008,961/10,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.91

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