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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,368 and 17,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,368 and 17,480 is: 19,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368 : 17,480 = 17,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368/17,480 = 17,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368x = 17,480 × 17,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368x = 305,550,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,550,400/15,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.25

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