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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,028 and 17,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,028 and 17,284 is: 19,878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028 : 17,284 = 17,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028/17,284 = 17,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028x = 17,284 × 17,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028x = 298,736,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,736,656/15,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,878.67

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