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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,760 and 17,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,760 and 17,400 is: 19,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760 : 17,400 = 17,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760/17,400 = 17,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760x = 17,400 × 17,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760x = 302,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,760,000/15,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.66

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