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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,900 and 25,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,900 and 25,170 is: 39,844.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900 : 25,170 = 25,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900/25,170 = 25,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900x = 25,170 × 25,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900x = 633,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,528,900/15,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,844.58

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