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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,622 and 15,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,622 and 15,319 is: 35,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622 : 15,319 = 15,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622/15,319 = 15,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622x = 15,319 × 15,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622x = 234,671,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,671,761/6,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,438.20

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