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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,060 and 23,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,060 and 23,451 is: 36,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060 : 23,451 = 23,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060/23,451 = 23,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060x = 23,451 × 23,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060x = 549,949,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,949,401/15,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,517.22

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