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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,028 and 22,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,028 and 22,116 is: 32,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028 : 22,116 = 22,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028/22,116 = 22,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028x = 22,116 × 22,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028x = 489,117,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,117,456/15,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,547.08

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