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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,212 and 22,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,212 and 22,293 is: 32,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212 : 22,293 = 22,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212/22,293 = 22,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212x = 22,293 × 22,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212x = 496,977,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,977,849/15,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,670.12

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