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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,126 and 26,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,126 and 26,985 is: 48,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126 : 26,985 = 26,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126/26,985 = 26,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126x = 26,985 × 26,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126x = 728,190,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,190,225/15,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,141.63

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