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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,332 and 21,697

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,332 and 21,697 is: 30,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332 : 21,697 = 21,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332/21,697 = 21,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332x = 21,697 × 21,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332x = 470,759,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,759,809/15,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,704.40

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