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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,126 and 16,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,126 and 16,746 is: 18,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126 : 16,746 = 16,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126/16,746 = 16,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126x = 16,746 × 16,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126x = 280,428,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,428,516/15,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.50

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