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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.22 and 19.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.22 and 19.87 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.22 : 19.87 = 19.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.22/19.87 = 19.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.22x = 19.87 × 19.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.22x = 394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394.80/15.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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