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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,256 and 16,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,256 and 16,840 is: 18,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256 : 16,840 = 16,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256/16,840 = 16,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256x = 16,840 × 16,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256x = 283,585,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,585,600/15,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.46

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