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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,077 and 22,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,077 and 22,180 is: 32,629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077 : 22,180 = 22,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077/22,180 = 22,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077x = 22,180 × 22,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077x = 491,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,952,400/15,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,629.33

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