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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,507 and 17,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,507 and 17,811 is: 20,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507 : 17,811 = 17,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507/17,811 = 17,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507x = 17,811 × 17,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507x = 317,231,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,231,721/15,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.32

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