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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 19,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,088 and 19,950 is: 26,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088 : 19,950 = 19,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088/19,950 = 19,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088x = 19,950 × 19,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088x = 398,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,002,500/15,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.74

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