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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,024 and 22,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,024 and 22,444 is: 33,528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024 : 22,444 = 22,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024/22,444 = 22,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024x = 22,444 × 22,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024x = 503,733,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,733,136/15,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,528.56

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