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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,256 and 19,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,256 and 19,860 is: 25,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256 : 19,860 = 19,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256/19,860 = 19,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256x = 19,860 × 19,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256x = 394,419,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,419,600/15,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,853.41

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