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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,922 and 25,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,922 and 25,105 is: 39,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922 : 25,105 = 25,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922/25,105 = 25,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922x = 25,105 × 25,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922x = 630,261,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,261,025/15,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,584.29

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