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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,568 and 15,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,568 and 15,768 is: 17,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568 : 15,768 = 15,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568/15,768 = 15,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568x = 15,768 × 15,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568x = 248,629,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,629,824/14,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.85

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