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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,864 and 22,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,864 and 22,661 is: 32,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864 : 22,661 = 22,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864/22,661 = 22,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864x = 22,661 × 22,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864x = 513,520,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,520,921/15,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,370.20

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