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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,233 and 22,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,233 and 22,849 is: 34,272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233 : 22,849 = 22,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233/22,849 = 22,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233x = 22,849 × 22,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233x = 522,076,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,076,801/15,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.75

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