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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,866 and 22,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,866 and 22,286 is: 31,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866 : 22,286 = 22,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866/22,286 = 22,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866x = 22,286 × 22,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866x = 496,665,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,665,796/15,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,303.78

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