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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,344 and 17,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,344 and 17,774 is: 20,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344 : 17,774 = 17,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344/17,774 = 17,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344x = 17,774 × 17,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344x = 315,915,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,915,076/15,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.83

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