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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,474 and 20,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,474 and 20,790 is: 27,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,474 : 20,790 = 20,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,474/20,790 = 20,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,474x = 20,790 × 20,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,474x = 432,224,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,224,100/15,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,932.28

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