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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,084 and 21,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,084 and 21,724 is: 31,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084 : 21,724 = 21,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084/21,724 = 21,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084x = 21,724 × 21,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084x = 471,932,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,932,176/15,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,286.94

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