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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,164 and 22,526

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,164 and 22,526 is: 33,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164 : 22,526 = 22,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164/22,526 = 22,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164x = 22,526 × 22,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164x = 507,420,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,420,676/15,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.19

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