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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,122 and 22,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,122 and 22,698 is: 34,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122 : 22,698 = 22,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122/22,698 = 22,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122x = 22,698 × 22,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122x = 515,199,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,199,204/15,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,069.51

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