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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,078 and 23,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,078 and 23,952 is: 38,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078 : 23,952 = 23,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078/23,952 = 23,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078x = 23,952 × 23,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078x = 573,698,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,698,304/15,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,048.70

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