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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,792 and 21,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,792 and 21,068 is: 28,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792 : 21,068 = 21,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792/21,068 = 21,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792x = 21,068 × 21,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792x = 443,860,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,860,624/15,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,106.68

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