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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,125 and 22,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,125 and 22,255 is: 32,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125 : 22,255 = 22,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125/22,255 = 22,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125x = 22,255 × 22,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125x = 495,285,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,285,025/15,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,746.12

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