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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,907 and 20,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,907 and 20,184 is: 25,610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907 : 20,184 = 20,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907/20,184 = 20,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907x = 20,184 × 20,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907x = 407,393,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,393,856/15,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.98

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