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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,504 and 17,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,504 and 17,952 is: 20,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504 : 17,952 = 17,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504/17,952 = 17,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504x = 17,952 × 17,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504x = 322,274,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,274,304/15,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.53

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