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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,010 and 22,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,010 and 22,390 is: 33,398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010 : 22,390 = 22,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010/22,390 = 22,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010x = 22,390 × 22,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010x = 501,312,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,312,100/15,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.54

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