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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,096 and 20,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,096 and 20,859 is: 28,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096 : 20,859 = 20,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096/20,859 = 20,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096x = 20,859 × 20,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096x = 435,097,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,097,881/15,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,822.06

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