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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,932 and 22,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,932 and 22,283 is: 31,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932 : 22,283 = 22,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932/22,283 = 22,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932x = 22,283 × 22,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932x = 496,532,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,532,089/15,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,165.71

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