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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,088 and 21,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,088 and 21,948 is: 31,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088 : 21,948 = 21,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088/21,948 = 21,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088x = 21,948 × 21,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088x = 481,714,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,714,704/15,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,927.01

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