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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,028 and 23,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,028 and 23,268 is: 36,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028 : 23,268 = 23,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028/23,268 = 23,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028x = 23,268 × 23,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028x = 541,399,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,399,824/15,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,026.07

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