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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,956 and 18,620

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,956 and 18,620 is: 21,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956 : 18,620 = 18,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956/18,620 = 18,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956x = 18,620 × 18,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956x = 346,704,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,704,400/15,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.78

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