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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,092 and 22,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,092 and 22,174 is: 32,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092 : 22,174 = 22,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092/22,174 = 22,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092x = 22,174 × 22,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092x = 491,686,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,686,276/15,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,579.27

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