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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,452 and 17,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,452 and 17,036 is: 18,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452 : 17,036 = 17,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452/17,036 = 17,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452x = 17,036 × 17,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452x = 290,225,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,225,296/15,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,782.38

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