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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,148 and 22,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,148 and 22,273 is: 32,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148 : 22,273 = 22,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148/22,273 = 22,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148x = 22,273 × 22,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148x = 496,086,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,086,529/15,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,749.31

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