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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,056 and 20,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,056 and 20,114 is: 26,871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056 : 20,114 = 20,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056/20,114 = 20,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056x = 20,114 × 20,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056x = 404,572,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,572,996/15,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,871.21

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