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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,092 and 22,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,092 and 22,773 is: 34,363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092 : 22,773 = 22,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092/22,773 = 22,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092x = 22,773 × 22,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092x = 518,609,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609,529/15,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.21

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