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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,111 and 23,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,111 and 23,349 is: 36,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111 : 23,349 = 23,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111/23,349 = 23,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111x = 23,349 × 23,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111x = 545,175,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,175,801/15,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.08

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