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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,768 and 18,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,768 and 18,522 is: 21,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 18,522 = 18,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/18,522 = 18,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 18,522 × 18,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 343,064,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,064,484/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.01

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