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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,065 and 20,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,065 and 20,127 is: 26,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065 : 20,127 = 20,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065/20,127 = 20,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065x = 20,127 × 20,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065x = 405,096,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,096,129/15,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,889.89

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