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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,014 and 22,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,014 and 22,393 is: 33,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014 : 22,393 = 22,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014/22,393 = 22,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014x = 22,393 × 22,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014x = 501,446,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,446,449/15,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.59

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