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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.22 and 19.82

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.22 and 19.82 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 19.82 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/19.82 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 19.82 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392.93/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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