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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,288 and 22,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,288 and 22,926 is: 34,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288 : 22,926 = 22,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288/22,926 = 22,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288x = 22,926 × 22,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288x = 525,601,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,601,476/15,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,380.00

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