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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,952 and 18,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,952 and 18,616 is: 21,724.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952 : 18,616 = 18,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952/18,616 = 18,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952x = 18,616 × 18,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952x = 346,555,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,555,456/15,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.89

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