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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,160 and 22,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,160 and 22,244 is: 32,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160 : 22,244 = 22,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160/22,244 = 22,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160x = 22,244 × 22,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160x = 494,795,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,795,536/15,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,638.23

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