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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,092 and 25,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,092 and 25,149 is: 41,907.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092 : 25,149 = 25,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092/25,149 = 25,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092x = 25,149 × 25,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092x = 632,472,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,472,201/15,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,907.78

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