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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,568 and 17,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,568 and 17,824 is: 20,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568 : 17,824 = 17,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568/17,824 = 17,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568x = 17,824 × 17,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568x = 317,694,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,694,976/15,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.92

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