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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,712 and 22,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,712 and 22,722 is: 32,859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712 : 22,722 = 22,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712/22,722 = 22,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712x = 22,722 × 22,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712x = 516,289,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,289,284/15,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,859.55

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