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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,626 and 20,815

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,626 and 20,815 is: 27,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626 : 20,815 = 20,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626/20,815 = 20,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626x = 20,815 × 20,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626x = 433,264,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,264,225/15,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,727.14

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