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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,014 and 22,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,014 and 22,089 is: 32,497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014 : 22,089 = 22,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014/22,089 = 22,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014x = 22,089 × 22,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014x = 487,923,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,923,921/15,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,497.93

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