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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,038 and 16,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,038 and 16,622 is: 18,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038 : 16,622 = 16,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038/16,622 = 16,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038x = 16,622 × 16,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038x = 276,290,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,290,884/15,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.85

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