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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,948 and 17,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,948 and 17,420 is: 19,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948 : 17,420 = 17,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948/17,420 = 17,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948x = 17,420 × 17,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948x = 303,456,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,456,400/15,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.87

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