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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,152 and 22,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,152 and 22,664 is: 33,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152 : 22,664 = 22,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152/22,664 = 22,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152x = 22,664 × 22,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152x = 513,656,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,656,896/15,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,900.27

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