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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,210 and 22,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,210 and 22,752 is: 34,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210 : 22,752 = 22,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210/22,752 = 22,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210x = 22,752 × 22,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210x = 517,653,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,653,504/15,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,033.76

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