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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 17,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,088 and 17,344 is: 19,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088 : 17,344 = 17,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088/17,344 = 17,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088x = 17,344 × 17,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088x = 300,814,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,814,336/15,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.32

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