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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,356 and 22,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,356 and 22,550 is: 33,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,356 : 22,550 = 22,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,356/22,550 = 22,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,356x = 22,550 × 22,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,356x = 508,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,502,500/15,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,114.26

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