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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,228 and 17,415

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,228 and 17,415 is: 19,916.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228 : 17,415 = 17,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228/17,415 = 17,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228x = 17,415 × 17,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228x = 303,282,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,282,225/15,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.09

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