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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,102 and 16,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,102 and 16,560 is: 18,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102 : 16,560 = 16,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102/16,560 = 16,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102x = 16,560 × 16,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102x = 274,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,233,600/15,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.76

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