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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,104 and 20,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,104 and 20,672 is: 28,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104 : 20,672 = 20,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104/20,672 = 20,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104x = 20,672 × 20,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104x = 427,331,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,331,584/15,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,292.61

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