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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,212 and 20,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,212 and 20,348 is: 27,218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212 : 20,348 = 20,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212/20,348 = 20,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212x = 20,348 × 20,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212x = 414,041,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,041,104/15,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,218.06

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