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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,964 and 15,690

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,964 and 15,690 is: 22,453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964 : 15,690 = 15,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964/15,690 = 15,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964x = 15,690 × 15,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964x = 246,176,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,176,100/10,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.13

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