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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,106 and 15,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,106 and 15,180 is: 28,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,106 : 15,180 = 15,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,106/15,180 = 15,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,106x = 15,180 × 15,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,106x = 230,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,432,400/8,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,427.39

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