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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,059 and 23,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,059 and 23,423 is: 36,432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059 : 23,423 = 23,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059/23,423 = 23,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059x = 23,423 × 23,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059x = 548,636,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,636,929/15,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.49

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