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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,239 and 20,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,239 and 20,226 is: 26,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,239 : 20,226 = 20,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,239/20,226 = 20,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,239x = 20,226 × 20,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,239x = 409,091,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,091,076/15,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,845.01

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