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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,508 and 22,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,508 and 22,541 is: 32,763.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508 : 22,541 = 22,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508/22,541 = 22,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508x = 22,541 × 22,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508x = 508,096,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,096,681/15,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,763.52

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