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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.25 and 22.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.25 and 22.34 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.25 : 22.34 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.25/22.34 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.25x = 22.34 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.25x = 499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.00/15.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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