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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,072 and 22,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,072 and 22,968 is: 35,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072 : 22,968 = 22,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072/22,968 = 22,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072x = 22,968 × 22,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072x = 527,529,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,529,024/15,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,000.60

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