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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,248 and 22,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,248 and 22,810 is: 34,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248 : 22,810 = 22,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248/22,810 = 22,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248x = 22,810 × 22,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248x = 520,296,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,296,100/15,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,122.25

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