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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,164 and 16,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,164 and 16,748 is: 18,497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164 : 16,748 = 16,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164/16,748 = 16,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164x = 16,748 × 16,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164x = 280,495,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,495,504/15,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.46

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