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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,269 and 22,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,269 and 22,777 is: 33,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,269 : 22,777 = 22,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,269/22,777 = 22,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,269x = 22,777 × 22,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,269x = 518,791,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,791,729/15,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,976.80

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