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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,224 and 17,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,224 and 17,492 is: 20,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,224 : 17,492 = 17,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,224/17,492 = 17,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,224x = 17,492 × 17,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,224x = 305,970,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,970,064/15,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,097.88

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