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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,304 and 22,673

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,304 and 22,673 is: 33,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,304 : 22,673 = 22,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,304/22,673 = 22,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,304x = 22,673 × 22,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,304x = 514,064,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,064,929/15,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,590.23

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