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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,852 and 17,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,852 and 17,292 is: 18,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852 : 17,292 = 17,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852/17,292 = 17,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852x = 17,292 × 17,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852x = 299,013,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,013,264/15,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.81

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