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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,222 and 24,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,222 and 24,154 is: 38,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,222 : 24,154 = 24,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,222/24,154 = 24,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,222x = 24,154 × 24,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,222x = 583,415,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,415,716/15,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.14

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