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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,352 and 17,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,352 and 17,782 is: 20,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352 : 17,782 = 17,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352/17,782 = 17,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352x = 17,782 × 17,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352x = 316,199,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,199,524/15,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,596.63

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