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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,216 and 22,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,216 and 22,761 is: 34,047.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216 : 22,761 = 22,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216/22,761 = 22,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216x = 22,761 × 22,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216x = 518,063,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,063,121/15,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,047.26

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