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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,756 and 15,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,756 and 15,286 is: 21,723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,756 : 15,286 = 15,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,756/15,286 = 15,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,756x = 15,286 × 15,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,756x = 233,661,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,661,796/10,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.86

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