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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,028 and 16,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,028 and 16,612 is: 18,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028 : 16,612 = 16,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028/16,612 = 16,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028x = 16,612 × 16,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028x = 275,958,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,958,544/15,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.96

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