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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,138 and 22,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,138 and 22,220 is: 32,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138 : 22,220 = 22,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138/22,220 = 22,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138x = 22,220 × 22,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138x = 493,728,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,728,400/15,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,615.17

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