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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,134 and 23,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,134 and 23,486 is: 36,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134 : 23,486 = 23,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134/23,486 = 23,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134x = 23,486 × 23,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134x = 551,592,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,592,196/15,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,447.22

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