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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,928 and 18,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,928 and 18,880 is: 22,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928 : 18,880 = 18,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928/18,880 = 18,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928x = 18,880 × 18,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928x = 356,454,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,454,400/15,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,379.11

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