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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,112 and 19,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,112 and 19,590 is: 25,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112 : 19,590 = 19,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112/19,590 = 19,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112x = 19,590 × 19,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112x = 383,768,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,768,100/15,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,394.92

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