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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,022 and 25,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,022 and 25,624 is: 43,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022 : 25,624 = 25,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022/25,624 = 25,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022x = 25,624 × 25,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022x = 656,589,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,589,376/15,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,708.52

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