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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,003 and 22,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,003 and 22,212 is: 32,884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003 : 22,212 = 22,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003/22,212 = 22,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003x = 22,212 × 22,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003x = 493,372,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,372,944/15,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,884.95

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