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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,030 and 16,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,030 and 16,236 is: 17,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030 : 16,236 = 16,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030/16,236 = 16,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030x = 16,236 × 16,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030x = 263,607,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,607,696/15,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.77

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