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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,265 and 20,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,265 and 20,118 is: 26,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265 : 20,118 = 20,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265/20,118 = 20,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265x = 20,118 × 20,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265x = 404,733,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,733,924/15,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,513.85

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