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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,724 and 15,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,724 and 15,316 is: 18,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,724 : 15,316 = 15,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,724/15,316 = 15,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,724x = 15,316 × 15,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,724x = 234,579,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,579,856/12,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.02

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