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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,070 and 22,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,070 and 22,165 is: 32,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070 : 22,165 = 22,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070/22,165 = 22,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070x = 22,165 × 22,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070x = 491,287,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,287,225/15,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,600.35

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