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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,905 and 27,102

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,905 and 27,102 is: 46,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905 : 27,102 = 27,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905/27,102 = 27,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905x = 27,102 × 27,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905x = 734,518,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,518,404/15,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,181.60

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