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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,719 and 15,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,719 and 15,670 is: 22,907.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719 : 15,670 = 15,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719/15,670 = 15,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719x = 15,670 × 15,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719x = 245,548,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,548,900/10,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,907.82

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