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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,135 and 23,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,135 and 23,238 is: 35,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135 : 23,238 = 23,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135/23,238 = 23,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135x = 23,238 × 23,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135x = 540,004,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,004,644/15,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,679.20

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