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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,604 and 21,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,604 and 21,950 is: 30,876.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604 : 21,950 = 21,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604/21,950 = 21,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604x = 21,950 × 21,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604x = 481,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,802,500/15,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,876.86

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