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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,490 and 17,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,490 and 17,794 is: 20,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,490 : 17,794 = 17,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,490/17,794 = 17,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,490x = 17,794 × 17,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,490x = 316,626,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,626,436/15,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,440.70

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