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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,276 and 20,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,276 and 20,610 is: 27,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276 : 20,610 = 20,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276/20,610 = 20,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276x = 20,610 × 20,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276x = 424,772,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,772,100/15,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,806.50

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