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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,012 and 23,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,012 and 23,906 is: 38,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012 : 23,906 = 23,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012/23,906 = 23,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012x = 23,906 × 23,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012x = 571,496,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,496,836/15,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,069.33

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