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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,052 and 22,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,052 and 22,960 is: 35,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052 : 22,960 = 22,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052/22,960 = 22,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052x = 22,960 × 22,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052x = 527,161,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,161,600/15,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.69

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