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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,856 and 22,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,856 and 22,852 is: 32,934.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856 : 22,852 = 22,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856/22,852 = 22,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856x = 22,852 × 22,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856x = 522,213,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,213,904/15,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,934.78

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