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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,930 and 22,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,930 and 22,755 is: 32,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930 : 22,755 = 22,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930/22,755 = 22,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930x = 22,755 × 22,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930x = 517,790,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,790,025/15,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,504.08

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