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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,244 and 22,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,244 and 22,906 is: 34,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,244 : 22,906 = 22,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,244/22,906 = 22,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,244x = 22,906 × 22,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,244x = 524,684,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,684,836/15,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.10

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