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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,882 and 15,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,882 and 15,908 is: 23,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,882 : 15,908 = 15,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,882/15,908 = 15,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,882x = 15,908 × 15,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,882x = 253,064,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,064,464/10,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.33

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