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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,312 and 22,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,312 and 22,452 is: 32,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312 : 22,452 = 22,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312/22,452 = 22,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312x = 22,452 × 22,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312x = 504,092,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,092,304/15,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,921.39

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