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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,056 and 23,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,056 and 23,446 is: 36,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056 : 23,446 = 23,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056/23,446 = 23,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056x = 23,446 × 23,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056x = 549,714,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,714,916/15,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,511.35

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