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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,604 and 19,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,604 and 19,998 is: 25,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604 : 19,998 = 19,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604/19,998 = 19,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604x = 19,998 × 19,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604x = 399,920,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,920,004/15,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.33

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