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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,280 and 20,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,280 and 20,560 is: 27,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280 : 20,560 = 20,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280/20,560 = 20,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280x = 20,560 × 20,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280x = 422,713,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,713,600/15,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,664.50

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