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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,534 and 22,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,534 and 22,950 is: 33,906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534 : 22,950 = 22,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534/22,950 = 22,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534x = 22,950 × 22,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534x = 526,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,702,500/15,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,906.43

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