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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,788 and 22,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,788 and 22,809 is: 32,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788 : 22,809 = 22,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788/22,809 = 22,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788x = 22,809 × 22,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788x = 520,250,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,250,481/15,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,952.27

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