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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,326 and 22,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,326 and 22,701 is: 33,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326 : 22,701 = 22,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326/22,701 = 22,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326x = 22,701 × 22,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326x = 515,335,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,335,401/15,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,624.91

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