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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,660 and 22,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,660 and 22,938 is: 33,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660 : 22,938 = 22,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660/22,938 = 22,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660x = 22,938 × 22,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660x = 526,151,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,151,844/15,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,598.46

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