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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,500 and 22,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,500 and 22,598 is: 32,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,500 : 22,598 = 22,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,500/22,598 = 22,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,500x = 22,598 × 22,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,500x = 510,669,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,669,604/15,500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,946.43

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