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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,262 and 20,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,262 and 20,718 is: 28,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262 : 20,718 = 20,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262/20,718 = 20,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262x = 20,718 × 20,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262x = 429,235,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,235,524/15,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,124.46

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