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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,862 and 22,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,862 and 22,658 is: 32,365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862 : 22,658 = 22,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862/22,658 = 22,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862x = 22,658 × 22,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862x = 513,384,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,384,964/15,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,365.71

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