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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,924 and 22,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,924 and 22,272 is: 31,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924 : 22,272 = 22,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924/22,272 = 22,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924x = 22,272 × 22,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924x = 496,041,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,041,984/15,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,150.59

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