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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,304 and 22,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,304 and 22,369 is: 32,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304 : 22,369 = 22,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304/22,369 = 22,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304x = 22,369 × 22,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304x = 500,372,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,372,161/15,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,695.51

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