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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,612 and 20,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,612 and 20,256 is: 26,281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612 : 20,256 = 20,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612/20,256 = 20,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612x = 20,256 × 20,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612x = 410,305,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,305,536/15,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.42

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