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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,758 and 22,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,758 and 22,063 is: 30,890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758 : 22,063 = 22,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758/22,063 = 22,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758x = 22,063 × 22,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758x = 486,775,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,775,969/15,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,890.72

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