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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,066 and 20,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,066 and 20,061 is: 26,712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066 : 20,061 = 20,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066/20,061 = 20,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066x = 20,061 × 20,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066x = 402,443,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,443,721/15,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.05

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