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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 25,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,904 and 25,178 is: 39,859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904 : 25,178 = 25,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904/25,178 = 25,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904x = 25,178 × 25,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904x = 633,931,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,931,684/15,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,859.89

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