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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,236 and 22,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,236 and 22,662 is: 33,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236 : 22,662 = 22,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236/22,662 = 22,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236x = 22,662 × 22,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236x = 513,566,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,566,244/15,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,707.42

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