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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,124 and 19,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,124 and 19,770 is: 25,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124 : 19,770 = 19,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124/19,770 = 19,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124x = 19,770 × 19,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124x = 390,852,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,852,900/15,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.22

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