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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,968 and 15,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,968 and 15,318 is: 21,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968 : 15,318 = 15,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968/15,318 = 15,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968x = 15,318 × 15,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968x = 234,641,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,641,124/10,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,393.25

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