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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,042 and 23,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,042 and 23,955 is: 38,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042 : 23,955 = 23,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042/23,955 = 23,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042x = 23,955 × 23,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042x = 573,842,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,842,025/15,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,149.32

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