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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,173 and 22,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,173 and 22,642 is: 33,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173 : 22,642 = 22,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173/22,642 = 22,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173x = 22,642 × 22,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173x = 512,660,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,660,164/15,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,787.66

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