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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 17,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,088 and 17,360 is: 19,974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088 : 17,360 = 17,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088/17,360 = 17,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088x = 17,360 × 17,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088x = 301,369,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,369,600/15,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.13

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