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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,480 and 17,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,480 and 17,748 is: 20,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480 : 17,748 = 17,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480/17,748 = 17,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480x = 17,748 × 17,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480x = 314,991,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,991,504/15,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.29

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