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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,278 and 20,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,278 and 20,370 is: 27,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278 : 20,370 = 20,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278/20,370 = 20,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278x = 20,370 × 20,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278x = 414,936,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,936,900/15,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.11

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