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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,645 and 22,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,645 and 22,536 is: 32,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645 : 22,536 = 22,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645/22,536 = 22,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645x = 22,536 × 22,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645x = 507,871,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,871,296/15,645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,462.21

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