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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,414 and 22,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,414 and 22,026 is: 31,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414 : 22,026 = 22,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414/22,026 = 22,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414x = 22,026 × 22,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414x = 485,144,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,144,676/15,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,474.29

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