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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,996 and 25,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,996 and 25,309 is: 40,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996 : 25,309 = 25,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996/25,309 = 25,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996x = 25,309 × 25,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996x = 640,545,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,545,481/15,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,044.10

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