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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,892 and 18,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,892 and 18,132 is: 20,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892 : 18,132 = 18,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892/18,132 = 18,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892x = 18,132 × 18,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892x = 328,769,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,769,424/15,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.73

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