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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,768 and 17,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,768 and 17,982 is: 20,506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 17,982 = 17,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/17,982 = 17,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 17,982 × 17,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 323,352,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,352,324/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.87

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