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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,127 and 22,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,127 and 22,162 is: 32,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127 : 22,162 = 22,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127/22,162 = 22,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127x = 22,162 × 22,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127x = 491,154,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,154,244/15,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,468.71

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