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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,444 and 16,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,444 and 16,632 is: 17,911.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444 : 16,632 = 16,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444/16,632 = 16,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444x = 16,632 × 16,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444x = 276,623,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,623,424/15,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,911.38

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