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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,150 and 22,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,150 and 22,233 is: 32,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150 : 22,233 = 22,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150/22,233 = 22,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150x = 22,233 × 22,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150x = 494,306,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,306,289/15,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,627.48

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