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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,226 and 23,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,226 and 23,272 is: 35,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226 : 23,272 = 23,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226/23,272 = 23,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226x = 23,272 × 23,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226x = 541,585,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,585,984/15,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,569.81

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