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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,984 and 18,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,984 and 18,864 is: 22,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984 : 18,864 = 18,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984/18,864 = 18,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984x = 18,864 × 18,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984x = 355,850,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,850,496/15,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.92

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