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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,408 and 22,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,408 and 22,562 is: 33,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408 : 22,562 = 22,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408/22,562 = 22,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408x = 22,562 × 22,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408x = 509,043,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,043,844/15,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,037.63

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