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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,444 and 16,916

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,444 and 16,916 is: 18,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444 : 16,916 = 16,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444/16,916 = 16,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444x = 16,916 × 16,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444x = 286,151,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,151,056/15,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,528.30

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