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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,995 and 22,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,995 and 22,373 is: 31,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995 : 22,373 = 22,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995/22,373 = 22,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995x = 22,373 × 22,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995x = 500,551,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,551,129/15,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,294.23

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