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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,496 and 17,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,496 and 17,800 is: 20,446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496 : 17,800 = 17,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496/17,800 = 17,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496x = 17,800 × 17,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496x = 316,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,840,000/15,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.57

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