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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,968 and 15,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,968 and 15,324 is: 21,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968 : 15,324 = 15,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968/15,324 = 15,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968x = 15,324 × 15,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968x = 234,824,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,824,976/10,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.01

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