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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,402 and 17,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,402 and 17,598 is: 20,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402 : 17,598 = 17,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402/17,598 = 17,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402x = 17,598 × 17,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402x = 309,689,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,689,604/15,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.10

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