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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,590 and 21,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,590 and 21,929 is: 30,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590 : 21,929 = 21,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590/21,929 = 21,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590x = 21,929 × 21,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590x = 480,881,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,881,041/15,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,845.48

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