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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,204 and 22,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,204 and 22,353 is: 32,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204 : 22,353 = 22,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204/22,353 = 22,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204x = 22,353 × 22,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204x = 499,656,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,656,609/15,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,863.50

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