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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,071 and 17,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,071 and 17,261 is: 19,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071 : 17,261 = 17,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071/17,261 = 17,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071x = 17,261 × 17,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071x = 297,942,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,942,121/15,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.23

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