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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,996 and 15,438

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,996 and 15,438 is: 21,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996 : 15,438 = 15,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996/15,438 = 15,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996x = 15,438 × 15,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996x = 238,331,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,331,844/10,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.41

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