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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,258 and 22,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,258 and 22,437 is: 32,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258 : 22,437 = 22,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258/22,437 = 22,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258x = 22,437 × 22,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258x = 503,418,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,418,969/15,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,993.77

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