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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,894 and 21,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,894 and 21,633 is: 29,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,894 : 21,633 = 21,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,894/21,633 = 21,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,894x = 21,633 × 21,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,894x = 467,986,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,986,689/15,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,444.24

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