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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,888 and 21,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,888 and 21,240 is: 28,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888 : 21,240 = 21,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888/21,240 = 21,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888x = 21,240 × 21,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888x = 451,137,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,137,600/15,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,394.86

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