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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,552 and 22,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,552 and 22,844 is: 33,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552 : 22,844 = 22,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552/22,844 = 22,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552x = 22,844 × 22,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552x = 521,848,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,848,336/15,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,555.06

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