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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,466 and 27,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,466 and 27,860 is: 50,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466 : 27,860 = 27,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466/27,860 = 27,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466x = 27,860 × 27,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466x = 776,179,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,179,600/15,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,186.19

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