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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,384 and 21,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,384 and 21,999 is: 31,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,384 : 21,999 = 21,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,384/21,999 = 21,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,384x = 21,999 × 21,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,384x = 483,956,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,956,001/15,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,458.40

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