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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,324 and 20,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,324 and 20,797 is: 28,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324 : 20,797 = 20,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324/20,797 = 20,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324x = 20,797 × 20,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324x = 432,515,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,515,209/15,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,224.69

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