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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,795 and 22,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,795 and 22,572 is: 32,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795 : 22,572 = 22,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795/22,572 = 22,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795x = 22,572 × 22,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795x = 509,495,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,495,184/15,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.74

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