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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,076 and 22,074

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,076 and 22,074 is: 32,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076 : 22,074 = 22,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076/22,074 = 22,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076x = 22,074 × 22,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076x = 487,261,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,261,476/15,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.34

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