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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,848 and 22,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,848 and 22,638 is: 32,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848 : 22,638 = 22,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848/22,638 = 22,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848x = 22,638 × 22,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848x = 512,479,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,479,044/15,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,337.14

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