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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,210 and 22,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,210 and 22,398 is: 32,982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210 : 22,398 = 22,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210/22,398 = 22,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210x = 22,398 × 22,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210x = 501,670,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,670,404/15,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,982.93

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