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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,328 and 22,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,328 and 22,706 is: 33,635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328 : 22,706 = 22,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328/22,706 = 22,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328x = 22,706 × 22,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328x = 515,562,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,562,436/15,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,635.34

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