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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,045 and 22,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,045 and 22,764 is: 34,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045 : 22,764 = 22,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045/22,764 = 22,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045x = 22,764 × 22,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045x = 518,199,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,199,696/15,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,443.32

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