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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,076 and 19,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,076 and 19,510 is: 25,248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076 : 19,510 = 19,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076/19,510 = 19,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076x = 19,510 × 19,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076x = 380,640,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,640,100/15,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.08

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