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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,441 and 17,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,441 and 17,629 is: 20,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,441 : 17,629 = 17,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,441/17,629 = 17,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,441x = 17,629 × 17,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,441x = 310,781,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,781,641/15,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.04

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