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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,334 and 16,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,334 and 16,774 is: 18,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,334 : 16,774 = 16,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,334/16,774 = 16,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,334x = 16,774 × 16,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,334x = 281,367,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,367,076/15,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.23

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