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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,314 and 20,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,314 and 20,160 is: 26,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314 : 20,160 = 20,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314/20,160 = 20,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314x = 20,160 × 20,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314x = 406,425,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,425,600/15,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.48

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