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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,026 and 21,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,026 and 21,867 is: 31,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026 : 21,867 = 21,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026/21,867 = 21,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026x = 21,867 × 21,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026x = 478,165,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,165,689/15,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,822.55

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