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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,768 and 21,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,768 and 21,744 is: 29,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 21,744 = 21,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/21,744 = 21,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 21,744 × 21,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 472,801,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,801,536/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,984.88

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