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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,360 and 17,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,360 and 17,592 is: 20,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360 : 17,592 = 17,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360/17,592 = 17,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360x = 17,592 × 17,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360x = 309,478,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,478,464/15,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,148.34

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