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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,732 and 15,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,732 and 15,324 is: 18,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,732 : 15,324 = 15,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,732/15,324 = 15,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,732x = 15,324 × 15,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,732x = 234,824,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,824,976/12,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.68

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