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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.47 and 23.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.47 and 23.34 is: 35.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 23.34 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/23.34 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 23.34 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.93/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.23

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