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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,254 and 22,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,254 and 22,386 is: 32,852.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254 : 22,386 = 22,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254/22,386 = 22,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254x = 22,386 × 22,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254x = 501,132,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,132,996/15,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,852.56

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