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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,246 and 16,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,246 and 16,878 is: 18,684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246 : 16,878 = 16,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246/16,878 = 16,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246x = 16,878 × 16,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246x = 284,866,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,866,884/15,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,684.70

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