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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,048 and 16,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,048 and 16,398 is: 17,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048 : 16,398 = 16,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048/16,398 = 16,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048x = 16,398 × 16,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048x = 268,894,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,894,404/15,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.11

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