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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,344 and 21,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,344 and 21,712 is: 30,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344 : 21,712 = 21,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344/21,712 = 21,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344x = 21,712 × 21,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344x = 471,410,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,410,944/15,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,722.82

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