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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,586 and 21,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,586 and 21,295 is: 29,095.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,586 : 21,295 = 21,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,586/21,295 = 21,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,586x = 21,295 × 21,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,586x = 453,477,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,477,025/15,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,095.15

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