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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,538 and 22,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,538 and 22,571 is: 32,787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538 : 22,571 = 22,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538/22,571 = 22,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538x = 22,571 × 22,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538x = 509,450,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,450,041/15,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,787.36

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