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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,048 and 22,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,048 and 22,058 is: 32,333.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048 : 22,058 = 22,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048/22,058 = 22,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048x = 22,058 × 22,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048x = 486,555,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,555,364/15,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,333.56

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