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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,062 and 22,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,062 and 22,375 is: 33,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062 : 22,375 = 22,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062/22,375 = 22,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062x = 22,375 × 22,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062x = 500,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,640,625/15,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.66

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