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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,252 and 22,919

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,252 and 22,919 is: 34,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252 : 22,919 = 22,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252/22,919 = 22,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252x = 22,919 × 22,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252x = 525,280,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,280,561/15,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,440.11

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