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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,056 and 22,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,056 and 22,366 is: 33,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056 : 22,366 = 22,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056/22,366 = 22,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056x = 22,366 × 22,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056x = 500,237,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,237,956/15,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,225.16

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