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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,036 and 22,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,036 and 22,070 is: 32,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036 : 22,070 = 22,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036/22,070 = 22,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036x = 22,070 × 22,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036x = 487,084,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,084,900/15,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,394.58

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