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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,017 and 22,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,017 and 22,850 is: 34,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017 : 22,850 = 22,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017/22,850 = 22,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017x = 22,850 × 22,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017x = 522,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,122,500/15,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,768.76

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