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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,086 and 22,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,086 and 22,190 is: 32,639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086 : 22,190 = 22,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086/22,190 = 22,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086x = 22,190 × 22,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086x = 492,396,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,396,100/15,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,639.27

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