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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,144 and 22,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,144 and 22,652 is: 33,882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144 : 22,652 = 22,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144/22,652 = 22,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144x = 22,652 × 22,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144x = 513,113,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,113,104/15,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,882.27

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