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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,342 and 17,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,342 and 17,610 is: 20,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342 : 17,610 = 17,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342/17,610 = 17,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342x = 17,610 × 17,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342x = 310,112,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,112,100/15,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.28

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