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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,037 and 23,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,037 and 23,408 is: 36,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037 : 23,408 = 23,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037/23,408 = 23,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037x = 23,408 × 23,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037x = 547,934,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,934,464/15,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.08

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