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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,041 and 22,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,041 and 22,048 is: 32,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041 : 22,048 = 22,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041/22,048 = 22,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041x = 22,048 × 22,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041x = 486,114,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,114,304/15,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,319.28

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