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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,228 and 22,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,228 and 22,890 is: 34,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228 : 22,890 = 22,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228/22,890 = 22,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228x = 22,890 × 22,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228x = 523,952,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,952,100/15,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,407.15

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