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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,268 and 16,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,268 and 16,708 is: 18,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268 : 16,708 = 16,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268/16,708 = 16,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268x = 16,708 × 16,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268x = 279,157,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,157,264/15,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.81

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