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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,768 and 21,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,768 and 21,924 is: 30,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 21,924 = 21,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/21,924 = 21,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 21,924 × 21,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 480,661,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,661,776/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,483.37

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