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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,814 and 15,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,814 and 15,629 is: 22,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,814 : 15,629 = 15,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,814/15,629 = 15,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,814x = 15,629 × 15,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,814x = 244,265,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,265,641/10,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.91

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