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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,036 and 17,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,036 and 17,052 is: 19,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036 : 17,052 = 17,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036/17,052 = 17,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036x = 17,052 × 17,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036x = 290,770,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,770,704/15,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.30

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