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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,850 and 22,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,850 and 22,178 is: 31,032.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850 : 22,178 = 22,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850/22,178 = 22,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850x = 22,178 × 22,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850x = 491,863,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,863,684/15,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,032.41

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