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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,974 and 22,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,974 and 22,874 is: 32,754.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974 : 22,874 = 22,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974/22,874 = 22,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974x = 22,874 × 22,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974x = 523,219,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,219,876/15,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,754.47

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